Chapter VIII

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

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

(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 _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Oh! what a busy, what a joyous Sight it was!

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading All the Streets from the _Bridge_ to _Whitehall_ were hung with Tapestry, and the Windows filled with Ladies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All the Streets from the _Bridge_ to _Whitehall_ were hung with Tapestry, and the Windows filled with Ladies.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

plural of “hairdresser” — someone who cuts or beautifies hair

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

only a very short time before

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

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From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading All the Streets from the _Bridge_ to _Whitehall_ were hung with Tapestry, and the Windows filled with Ladies.

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

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading Oh! what a busy, what a joyous Sight it was!

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading All the Streets from the _Bridge_ to _Whitehall_ were hung with Tapestry, and the Windows filled with Ladies.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

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From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh! what a busy, what a joyous Sight it was!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

flowing profusely

From this reading For every one was for pouring out of _London_, across our Bridge, at least as far as _Blackheath_.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

a light meal or repast

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Oh! what a busy, what a joyous Sight it was!

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading All the Streets from the _Bridge_ to _Whitehall_ were hung with Tapestry, and the Windows filled with Ladies.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

plural of “tailor” — a person whose occupation is making and altering garments

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading All the Streets from the _Bridge_ to _Whitehall_ were hung with Tapestry, and the Windows filled with Ladies.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

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

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The _Lord Mayor’s_ Cooks set up a gay Tent in _St. George’s_ Fields, to prepare a Refection for his Majesty.

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

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

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

From this reading All the Streets from the _Bridge_ to _Whitehall_ were hung with Tapestry, and the Windows filled with Ladies.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices

From this reading All the Streets from the _Bridge_ to _Whitehall_ were hung with Tapestry, and the Windows filled with Ladies.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading All the Streets from the _Bridge_ to _Whitehall_ were hung with Tapestry, and the Windows filled with Ladies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _Signs in the Air_ AND now the glorious Restoration at length arrived, and ’tis incredible what a Spur it was to Trade, and how the Mercers and Drapers could hardly supply their Customers fast enough with expensive Goods; and how the Tailors and Sempstresses worked all Night, and Hairdressers sold their Ellwigs, and Hatters their Hats, and Horse-dealers their Horses good and bad.