Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

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

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

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

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

at any time

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The village of Hampstead was, at the time of which we write, really a village.

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

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

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

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

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

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

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

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

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

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

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

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

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

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

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

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

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

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

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 It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The village of Hampstead was, at the time of which we write, really a village.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The village of Hampstead was, at the time of which we write, really a village.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

third-person singular of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

cut with a saw

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

express in words

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

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

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

not in physical motion

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

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

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It still retains many of its old houses and picturesque beauties, but it is not quite such a little retired spot as it was.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

in a tempting seductive manner

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

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

From this reading The village of Hampstead was, at the time of which we write, really a village.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The village of Hampstead was, at the time of which we write, really a village.

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

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading TODD TAKES A LOOK AT HIS OLD QUARTERS IN FLEET STREET.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The village of Hampstead was, at the time of which we write, really a village.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

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

From this reading The village of Hampstead was, at the time of which we write, really a village.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The village of Hampstead was, at the time of which we write, really a village.

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

From this reading The village of Hampstead was, at the time of which we write, really a village.

which person or people

From this reading If ever any one walked through Hampstead, however, who was less inclined than another to pause and speculate upon its beauties, certainly that man was our doubtful acquaintance, Sweeney Todd.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading He did not think it quite prudent to stop in the High Street to solace himself with any worldly comforts, although he saw several public-houses very temptingly open, but passing right on, he descended Red Lion Hill, and paused at a little inn at the foot of it, that is to say, on the London side of the pretty village.

produce a literary work

From this reading The village of Hampstead was, at the time of which we write, really a village.