used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
Ansell
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From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
babbleverbUS /ˈbæbəl/
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
buyersnounUS /ˈbaɪərz/
plural of “buyer” — a person who buys
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
being one more than ten
From this reading It was near eleven o'clock, and the throng was thickening momently.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
GhettonounUS /ˈɡetoʊ/
formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
hoardings
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From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was near eleven o'clock, and the throng was thickening momently.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
MALKA
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From this reading MALKA.
momentlyadverb
for an instant or moment
From this reading It was near eleven o'clock, and the throng was thickening momently.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was near eleven o'clock, and the throng was thickening momently.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was near eleven o'clock, and the throng was thickening momently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
PetticoatnounUS /ˈpetikoʊt/
undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
placarded
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From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
stentorianadjective
(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
thickeningadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/
accumulating and becoming more intense
From this reading It was near eleven o'clock, and the throng was thickening momently.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading It was near eleven o'clock, and the throng was thickening momently.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
vendorsnounUS /ˈvendərz/
plural of “vendor” — someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading The vendors cried their wares in stentorian tones, and the babble of the buyers was like the confused roar of a stormy sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was near eleven o'clock, and the throng was thickening momently.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
at the time that
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dead walls and hoardings were placarded with bills from which the life of the inhabitants could be constructed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Sunday Fair, so long associated with Petticoat Lane, is dying hard, and is still vigorous; its glories were in full swing on the dull, gray morning when Moses Ansell took his way through the Ghetto.
