used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
(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 Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAT LOST AND FOUND.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
for the reason that
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
caravansnounUS /ˈkærəvænz/
plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
cocoa-nuts
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From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
set up or found
From this reading PAT LOST AND FOUND.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
giddilyadverb
in a giddy light-headed manner
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
gingerbreadnounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒərbred/
cake flavored with ginger
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading PAT LOST AND FOUND.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
market-place
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From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
merrymakingnoun
a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
PATverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading PAT LOST AND FOUND.
patronisedadjective
having patronage or clients
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
roundabouts
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From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
stall-keepers
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From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
three-and-ninepence
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From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
precisely as stated
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
Weyn
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From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
in or at the place that
From this reading Shows and caravans choked the narrow streets; huge roundabouts as "patronised by all the crowned heads of Europe," swung giddily round in the market-place, and the shouts of the stall-keepers, and the din of the orchestra, and the ceaseless crack of the rifle ranges, where boys were shooting for cocoa-nuts, made a noise that was almost deafening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The piles of gingerbread and coloured rock on the stalls looked very tempting, and Dick, with Pat in his arms, and three-and-ninepence in his pocket, felt rich as he walked by.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But though he liked sweet things, all the more because he had had so few to enjoy, he would not be tempted to buy.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading For two days in the year at the annual fair, the quiet little town of Weyn gave itself up to merrymaking.
