used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gertrude had hitherto never lived in an ugly house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
drawing-room
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From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
one or the other of two
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
Gertrude
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From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
habitations
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From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gertrude had hitherto never lived in an ugly house.
only a very short time before
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Gertrude had hitherto never lived in an ugly house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Gertrude had hitherto never lived in an ugly house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
Hyde
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From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
of the present time and place
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Gertrude had hitherto never lived in an ugly house.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
MILLBANK
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From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Gertrude had hitherto never lived in an ugly house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
PenitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
salubriousadjective
promoting health; healthful
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
salubritynoun
the quality of being salubrious and invigorating
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
express in words
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certainly a sad change from her comfortable nursery and elegant drawing-room near Hyde Park.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MILLBANK The immediate neighbourhood of Millbank Penitentiary is not one which we should, for its own sake, choose for our residence, either on account of its natural beauty, or the excellence of its habitations.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To this district, however, ugly as it is, we must ask our readers to accompany us, while we pay a short visit to poor Gertrude.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That it is a salubrious locality must be presumed from the fact that it has been selected for the site of the institution in question; but salubrity, though doubtless a great recommendation, would hardly reconcile us to the extremely dull, and one might almost say, ugly aspect which this district bears.
