used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
agleamadjectiveUS /əˈɡliːm/
bright with a steady but subdued shining
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
arpeggios
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From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
basksverbUS /bæsks/
third-person singular of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
fogsnounUS /fɔːɡz/
plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE London, in the spring!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
JoyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE London, in the spring!
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE London, in the spring!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE London, in the spring!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
ripplesnounUS /ˈrɪpəlz/
plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
slinkverb
walk stealthily
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
the season of growth
From this reading THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE London, in the spring!
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
the rays of the sun
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joyous London that has emerged from fogs and basks beneath blue skies!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE London, in the spring!
ThoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
uncannilyadverbUS /ənˈkænəli/
in an uncanny manner
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
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 THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE London, in the spring!
whipsnounUS /wɪps/
plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
From this reading Thoroughfares that give forth a glad hum; wheels singing, too; whips that crack in sprightly arpeggios.
which person or people
From this reading On the streets, people, not shadows, who walk with a swing; who really seem to breathe and not slink uncannily by!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sunshine; the Thames agleam with silver ripples, singing as it flows; red sails!
