used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
anew
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
antiquitiesnounUS /ænˈtɪkwətiz/
plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
CometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
CornishnounUS /ˈkɔːrnɪʃ/
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
first-grade
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From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
Helston
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From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
motor-cars
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From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
newly-painted
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From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
Penaluna's
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From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
Penzance
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From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
RailnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
rareradjectiveUS /ˈrerər/
comparative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
Redruth
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From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
make square
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
StandardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
not in physical motion
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
swaggerverbUS /ˈswæɡər/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
a special situation
From this reading The better class machine is a "Royal Mail," or a "Standard," a "Comet," or some such swagger thing; but "Penaluna's van" has a first-grade certificate in the miracle line.
thinnedadjectiveUS /θɪnd/
mixed with water
From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
Truro
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From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They line up a street, or a square, for a few hours, and then disappear again until the next market day.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Rail and motor-cars have thinned out this ancient sort of vehicle pretty considerably.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Penzance and Helston, Truro and Redruth, and most of the market towns are visited on market days by newly-painted antiquities on wheels.
we're
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From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
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 A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A Cornish "van" is a miracle on wheels; but we're told that the real, genuine article, like Penaluna's, which still covers its five miles in one hour and a quarter, is getting rarer and more rare.
