used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
abusiveadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːsɪv/
expressing offensive reproach
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
(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 All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ice is forming rapidly, and the costermongers are reaping a rich harvest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
costermongers
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From this reading The ice is forming rapidly, and the costermongers are reaping a rich harvest.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
donkeysnounUS /ˈdɑːŋkiz/
plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The ice is forming rapidly, and the costermongers are reaping a rich harvest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The ice is forming rapidly, and the costermongers are reaping a rich harvest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The ice is forming rapidly, and the costermongers are reaping a rich harvest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
the force of workers available
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
pondsnounUS /pɑːndz/
plural of “pond” — a small lake
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
prioritynounUS /praɪˈɔːrəti/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
quarrelling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
with speed
From this reading The ice is forming rapidly, and the costermongers are reaping a rich harvest.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
reapingverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading The ice is forming rapidly, and the costermongers are reaping a rich harvest.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The ice is forming rapidly, and the costermongers are reaping a rich harvest.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
TrinitynounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
two-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
volleysnounUS /ˈvɑːliz/
plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading The drivers are striving and quarrelling, and exchanging volleys of abusive language with each other, in their anxiety for priority of place and right of filling their carts.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading It is a cold wintry afternoon, not a clear frost, but raw and foggy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the ponds near London are centres of noisy groups of men with carts, of all sizes and sorts, from the large two-horse vehicle down to mere boxes upon wheels drawn by diminutive donkeys.
a late time of life
From this reading Nearly three years have passed since the night of the fire at Trinity Hall.
