used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
regarded with admiration
From this reading They were looked over and admired by the party.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading None but the wealthiest people of the city could afford to ride after these animals.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading None but the wealthiest people of the city could afford to ride after these animals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were looked over and admired by the party.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
ArabiansnounUS /əˈreɪbiənz/
plural of “arabian” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around these stables were numerous cafes, and a collection of people of various nationalities were gathered in front and within them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
BOMBAYnounUS /bɑːmˈbeɪ/
a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading None but the wealthiest people of the city could afford to ride after these animals.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were looked over and admired by the party.
cafesnounUS /ˌkæˈfeɪz/
plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading Around these stables were numerous cafes, and a collection of people of various nationalities were gathered in front and within them.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
cheapestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpəst/
superlative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading None but the wealthiest people of the city could afford to ride after these animals.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Around these stables were numerous cafes, and a collection of people of various nationalities were gathered in front and within them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading None but the wealthiest people of the city could afford to ride after these animals.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Around these stables were numerous cafes, and a collection of people of various nationalities were gathered in front and within them.
brought together in one place
From this reading Around these stables were numerous cafes, and a collection of people of various nationalities were gathered in front and within them.
only a very short time before
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
ten 10s
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They were looked over and admired by the party.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading Around these stables were numerous cafes, and a collection of people of various nationalities were gathered in front and within them.
not one, and not any
From this reading None but the wealthiest people of the city could afford to ride after these animals.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Around these stables were numerous cafes, and a collection of people of various nationalities were gathered in front and within them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were looked over and admired by the party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They were looked over and admired by the party.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading None but the wealthiest people of the city could afford to ride after these animals.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading None but the wealthiest people of the city could afford to ride after these animals.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
SNAKYadjective
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
SPECTACLEnounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Around these stables were numerous cafes, and a collection of people of various nationalities were gathered in front and within them.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading None but the wealthiest people of the city could afford to ride after these animals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were looked over and admired by the party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading The best of them were valued at from six hundred to twelve hundred dollars; and the cheapest were hardly less than two hundred dollars.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Around these stables were numerous cafes, and a collection of people of various nationalities were gathered in front and within them.
precisely as stated
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
wealthiestadjectiveUS /ˈwelθiəst/
superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading None but the wealthiest people of the city could afford to ride after these animals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Around these stables were numerous cafes, and a collection of people of various nationalities were gathered in front and within them.
Woolridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SNAKY SPECTACLE IN BOMBAY On the way to the temple the carriages stopped at a horse bazaar, in which Mr. Woolridge was especially interested, for some very fine animals were to be seen, including some choice Arabians.
