Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

in actual fact

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

(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 "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

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

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

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

From this reading "Aren't we for all the world like flies round a pot of honey!

plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

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

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

quick and energetic

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

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

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

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

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

jostling with the elbows

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading "Aren't we for all the world like flies round a pot of honey!

-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Aren't we for all the world like flies round a pot of honey!

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

a young female

From this reading "THE MARKET GIRL."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

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

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

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

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading "Aren't we for all the world like flies round a pot of honey!

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

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Aren't we for all the world like flies round a pot of honey!

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading "THE MARKET GIRL."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

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

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading "Aren't we for all the world like flies round a pot of honey!

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

plural of “sally” — witty remark

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

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

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

in the near future

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

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

From this reading "THE MARKET GIRL."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

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

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

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

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We met—'twas in a crowd."—_Haynes Bayley._ HELEN soon discovered that the Crowmore cart had quite an established reputation; her peas, and beans, strawberries and asparagus commanded a brisk sale.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Customers came flocking round her, and she actually ventured to retort to some of their sallies with mild replies in kind.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Aren't we for all the world like flies round a pot of honey!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Shure, we are all fighting and killing one another to dale with you!" said a sturdy old farmer, vigorously elbowing his way to the front.