Chapter V

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From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

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From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

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From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

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

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

anew

From this reading By Tuesday morning he was at work again, fitting out cableships at Birkenhead.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

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

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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From this reading By Tuesday morning he was at work again, fitting out cableships at Birkenhead.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

-ing form of “butt” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

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From this reading By Tuesday morning he was at work again, fitting out cableships at Birkenhead.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

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From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

being joined in close association

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

a police investigation to determine the perpetrator

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

a social unit living together

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading On Saturday, Feb.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading By Tuesday morning he was at work again, fitting out cableships at Birkenhead.

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From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

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From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

written or drawn or engraved

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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

From this reading By Tuesday morning he was at work again, fitting out cableships at Birkenhead.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

plural of “hovel” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

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

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

immediately past

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the literary culture

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

joined in matrimony

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading By Tuesday morning he was at work again, fitting out cableships at Birkenhead.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

not any; not one

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

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

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Saturday, Feb.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

and nothing more

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading By Tuesday morning he was at work again, fitting out cableships at Birkenhead.

above and across; more than

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

plural of “pond” — a small lake

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

-ing form of “profit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

plural of “puddle” — a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

not responding to treatment

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On Saturday, Feb.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

confined on all sides

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

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

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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

From this reading 1859-1868 Fleeming's marriage--His married life--Professional difficulties--Life at Claygate--Illness of Mrs. F. Jenkin--and of Fleeming--Appointment to the Chair at Edinburgh.

throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading By Tuesday morning he was at work again, fitting out cableships at Birkenhead.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

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

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

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

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 26, 1859, profiting by a holiday of four days, Fleeming was married to Miss Austin at Northiam; a place connected not only with his own family but with that of his bride as well.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading By Tuesday morning he was at work again, fitting out cableships at Birkenhead.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Of the walk from his lodgings to the works I find a graphic sketch in one of his letters: "Out over the railway bridge, along a wide road raised to the level of a ground floor above the land, which, not being built upon, harbours puddles, ponds, pigs, and Irish hovels;--so to the dock warehouses, four huge piles of building with no windows, surrounded by a wall about twelve feet high;--in through the large gates, round which hang twenty or thirty rusty Irish, playing pitch and toss and waiting for employment;--on along the railway, which came in at the same gates, and which branches down between each vast block--past a pilot-engine butting refractory trucks into their places--on to the last block, [and] down the branch, sniffing the guano-scented air, and detecting the old bones.