used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
CESSPOOLnounUS /ˈsespuːl/
a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
placed crosswise
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
cut-throats
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From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
DESCENTnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
foot-passengers
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From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — 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 streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
protectionsnounUS /prəˈtekʃənz/
plural of “protection” — the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
Quai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
quaysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “quay” — wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
unusual or striking
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading A child had been knocked down by a passing horse, and lay sprawling on the pavement.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
Théatins
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From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
in the direction of
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
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 In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A DESCENT INTO A CESSPOOL I TURNED first towards the quays, hoping that in the crowd of beggars, thieves, and cut-throats which swarmed over them I might chance upon the object of my search.
which person or people
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The streets were crowded with carriages and heavy carts, which went their way with a fine disregard of the foot-passengers, who kept out of danger as best they could, seeking shelter behind the protections thrown out at each corner, or dodging back and forth under the noses of the horses.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading As I crossed the river and turned into the Quai des Théatins, I heard a shrill scream of terror, and witnessed an accident such as happened many times daily in Paris.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In a moment the heavy wheels of a cart would have crushed her, for the crowd regarded the accident with a singular indifference, but I sprang forward with an oath at their carelessness, and dragged her to her feet.
