used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
a youthful male person
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
catalogueverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
Dibdin
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From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
Dr
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From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
dramnounUS /dræm/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
ducats
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From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
divisible by two
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
destroyed or killed
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
Idem
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From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCENES IN THE LOMBARDS.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
immediately past
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
LOMBARDSnounUS /ˈlɑːmbɑːrdz/
plural of “lombard” — a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century
From this reading SCENES IN THE LOMBARDS.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
not any; not one
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
pawn-brokers
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From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
personalsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnɪlz/
plural of “personal” — a short newspaper article about a particular person or group
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
police-office
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From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
redemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
only a very short time before
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading SCENES IN THE LOMBARDS.
Shakspeare
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From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCENES IN THE LOMBARDS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
up to a particular time
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
Uncapable
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From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
unfoldsverbUS /ənˈfoʊldz/
third-person singular of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading In a frequented establishment, each day unfolds an ample catalogue of sorrow, misery, and guilt, developed in forms and combinations almost innumerable; and if the history of each customer could be known, the result would be such a catalogue as would scarcely be surpassed even by the records of a police-office or a prison.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
Wheelwright's
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From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even my brief stay while arranging for the redemption of Dr. Wheelwright's personals, afforded materials, as indicated in the last chapter, for much and painful meditation.
which person or people
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The curse never fell on our nation till now."--_Idem._ "O sailor boy, sailor boy, peace to thy soul!"--_Dibdin._ To one who would study human nature, especially in its darker features, there is no better field of observation than among these pawn-brokers' shops.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch, Uncapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakspeare._ "----there, there, there! a diamond gone, cost me three thousand ducats in Frankfort!
