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From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
have
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
bull-baiting
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From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
dexterousadjective
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
a movement into or inward
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
the organ of sight
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
a long fixed look
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
gleemen
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From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
immemorialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
jugglernounUS /ˈdʒʌɡələr/
a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
a particular point in time
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
precisely, exactly
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
river-side
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From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
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 royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
Southwark
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From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Here one dexterous juggler threw three balls and three knives alternately in the air, catching them one by one as they fell [30].
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Approaching the river-side, to the left, the eye might see the two circular spaces set apart, the one for bear, the other for bull-baiting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
wealthieradjectiveUS /ˈwelθiər/
comparative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The royal party entered London by the great bridge which divided Southwark from the capital; and we must pause to gaze a moment on the animated scene which the immemorial thoroughfare presented.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole suburb before entering Southwark was rich in orchards and gardens, lying round the detached houses of the wealthier merchants and citizens.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading To the right, upon a green mound of waste, within sight of the populous bridge, the gleemen were exercising their art.
