used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading At the street corner John suggested leaving her for awhile.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
Betty
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From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
chemist'snoun
a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
coppersnounUS /ˈkɑːpərz/
plural of “copper” — a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
traveling across
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
every person
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
set up or found
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
half-past
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From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
the act of departing
From this reading At the street corner John suggested leaving her for awhile.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
puntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
QuaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
do one's shopping
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
slappedverbUS /slæpt/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading At the street corner John suggested leaving her for awhile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Betty paid both pennies, having the coppers, but she urged John to be quick and get his shilling changed to pay her back.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE CITY The fortune seekers were set down at a street corner near the Quay at half-past six.
at the time that
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When it had come to the matter of crossing the harbour, from the Northern Shore to the Quay, in the punt (they two sitting in the cart the while), they had found themselves called upon to pay a penny each for the passage over, which they had enjoyed amazingly.
which person or people
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
you'll
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From this reading "This would be as good a corner as any other for you, Betty," he said, and slapped the shutters of a chemist's shop as he spoke, "You stand here, and you'll catch everybody who goes by."
