used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
AcrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
AntiquesnounUS /ænˈtiːks/
plural of “antique” — an elderly man
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “THE UNDEFEATED,” “THE COUNCIL OF SEVEN,” ETC.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
bigotrynounUS /ˈbɪɡətri/
the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
Charing
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From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “THE UNDEFEATED,” “THE COUNCIL OF SEVEN,” ETC.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
Crome
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travel across or pass over
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “THE UNDEFEATED,” “THE COUNCIL OF SEVEN,” ETC.
the organ of sight
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
Faerienoun
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
GallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
Gedge
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From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
the act of departing
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
inconspicuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnspɪkwəs/
not prominent or readily noticeable
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
the literary culture
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
Morland
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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
not any; not one
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “THE UNDEFEATED,” “THE COUNCIL OF SEVEN,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
Queene
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not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
ROON
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From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “THE UNDEFEATED,” “THE COUNCIL OF SEVEN,” ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “THE UNDEFEATED,” “THE COUNCIL OF SEVEN,” ETC.
do one's shopping
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
Swinburnenoun
English poet (1837-1909)
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “THE UNDEFEATED,” “THE COUNCIL OF SEVEN,” ETC.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
in the direction of
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
UNDEFEATEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfiːtɪd/
victorious
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “THE UNDEFEATED,” “THE COUNCIL OF SEVEN,” ETC.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the right, going from Charing Cross, halfway up the street, a shop, outwardly inconspicuous, bears on its front in plain gilt letters the name S. Gedge, Antiques.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Here Swinburne came upon his famous copy of “The Faerie Queene”; here more than one collection has been enriched by a Crome, a Morland, a choice miniature, a first proof or some rare unsuspected article of bigotry and virtue.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE VAN ROON NORTH of the Strand, east of the National Gallery, a narrow street winds a devious course towards Long Acre.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To the casual eye it is no more than a mean and dingy thoroughfare without charm or interest, but for the connoisseur it has its legend.
