used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
in addition
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
CheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
DanesnounUS /deɪnz/
plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
defensesnounUS /dɪˈfensəz/
plural of “defense” — (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading London, with its narrow, winding streets and low dwellings.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
set up or found
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
immemorialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
impregnableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡnəbəl/
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading London, with its narrow, winding streets and low dwellings.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading London, with its narrow, winding streets and low dwellings.
Lundenbrige
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From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
meeting-places
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
municipalitynounUS /ˌmjuːnɪsəˈpæləti/
an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading London, with its narrow, winding streets and low dwellings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
and nothing more
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
rudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/
a statement of fundamental facts or principles
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
Identical; not different.
From this reading London, which owes to the same king not only its municipality, but also the defenses which rendered it impregnable to the later attacks of the Danes.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
spannedverbUS /spænd/
inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading London, with its narrow, winding streets and low dwellings.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Close by the bridge which had spanned the Thames from Roman times immemorial, at the meeting-places of the roads in that district known as East Cheap, the two found a cottage and there did they dwell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To London, or, as it was then known, Lundenbrige, the old British name, the brother and sister went.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading London, which has grown from the rudiments of a municipal constitution which Alfred planted to the metropolis of to-day.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading London, with its narrow, winding streets and low dwellings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading London, with its narrow, winding streets and low dwellings.
