Chapter XV

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

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading MARKET DAY It was midsummer market day at Ak Hissar.

(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 The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

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

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

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

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARKET DAY It was midsummer market day at Ak Hissar.

being joined in close association

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

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From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

being in a state of proper equilibrium

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

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

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

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

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

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

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MARKET DAY It was midsummer market day at Ak Hissar.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

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

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

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

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

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

From this reading MARKET DAY It was midsummer market day at Ak Hissar.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

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

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MARKET DAY It was midsummer market day at Ak Hissar.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

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

From this reading MARKET DAY It was midsummer market day at Ak Hissar.

being in demand by especially employers

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

plural of “melon” — any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

and nothing more

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading MARKET DAY It was midsummer market day at Ak Hissar.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

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

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

a saddle for pack animals to which loads can be attached

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

a country person

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

a strong line

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

coarse fabric used for bags or sacks

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

past form of “saw” — cut with a saw

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

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

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

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

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

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

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The peasants, all turning merchants for the day, spread out their goods, each in the place that his forefathers had occupied from time immemorial.

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MARKET DAY It was midsummer market day at Ak Hissar.

comparative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

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

From this reading Peasants from the neighboring villages came trooping in; some carried their marketable possessions in little packs balanced on their heads or their shoulders; others, more thrifty, followed their heavily laden donkeys, and if fortunate enough to own a horse, perched on the high packsaddle between the well-filled baskets.

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

From this reading Temporary booths were erected along the street, and awnings of coarse sacking were stretched from roof to roof to protect the people and their wares from the scorching rays of the sun.

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 The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

during the time that

From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.

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From this reading The wealthier peasant pulled his unwieldy buffaloes along by a rope attached to the nose, while the cart wheels, which were merely circular blocks sawed from the trunk of an ancient oak, groaned beneath the weight of luscious melons and plump white-gowned females of the harem.