adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
AmateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
boarding-houses
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From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
divesnounUS /daɪvz/
plural of “dive” — a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
Francisco
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From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
frequenternoun
a regular customer
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
gambling-hells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
lingerernoun
someone who lingers aimlessly in or about a place
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
neighbourhoodsnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊdz/
plural of “neighbourhood” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
prowlernounUS /ˈpraʊlər/
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
scrapernounUS /ˈskreɪpər/
any of various hand tools for scraping
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I visited Chinese and Mexican gambling-hells, German secret societies, sailors' boarding-houses, and “dives” of every complexion of the disreputable and dangerous.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
watersidenoun
land bordering a body of water
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is very much the custom to view life as if it were exactly ruled in two, like sleep and waking; the provinces of play and business standing separate.
wharves
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From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what I had once called myself, The Amateur Parisian, I grew (or declined) into a waterside prowler, a lingerer on wharves, a frequenter of shy neighbourhoods, a scraper of acquaintance with eccentric characters.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With all my occupations, some six afternoons and two or three odd evenings remained at my disposal every week: a circumstance the more agreeable as I was a stranger in a city singularly picturesque.
WreckernounUS /ˈrekər/
someone who demolishes or dismantles buildings as a job
From this reading The business side of my career in San Francisco has been now disposed of; I approach the chapter of diversion; and it will be found they had about an equal share in building up the story of the Wrecker--a gentleman whose appearance may be presently expected.
