used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
in the past
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
(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 I suppose all this took place gradually?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
make certain of
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
basinsnounUS /ˈbeɪsənz/
plural of “basin” — a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
a period of 100 years
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
dexterouslyadverb
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
fishmongernounUS /ˈfɪʃmɑːŋɡər/
someone who sells fish
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
in a gradual manner
From this reading I suppose all this took place gradually?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
how
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From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
legislateverbUS /ˈledʒɪsleɪt/
make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
legislationnounUS /ˌledʒəˈsleɪʃən/
law enacted by a legislative body
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I suppose all this took place gradually?”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
scoopnounUS /skuːp/
the quantity a scoop will hold
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
scornedadjectiveUS /skɔːrnd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
simplifiesverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪz/
third-person singular of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I suppose all this took place gradually?”
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
directed up
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
precisely as stated
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But here is beef, mutton, all kinds of meat—and this is the poultry market—all sold by weight, as it should be; and here is the fish market—see what large marble basins; each fishmonger has one of his own, so that all kinds are separate; and see how dexterously they scoop up the very fish that a customer wants.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “I must confess that this simplifies things wonderfully; but the cleanliness, order and cheerfulness that are seen throughout this market—these are things worthy of legislation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I presume so; but it had arrived to this point before my time; the water which flows under and through the market was conveyed there upward of a century ago.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I suppose, in your day, you would have scorned to legislate on such trifling objects; but I assure you we find our account in it.”
