aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE COURT The roar of London was about us.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
AEGISnounUS /ˈiːdʒəs/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE COURT The roar of London was about us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sign-boards creaked and swung to every puff of wind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading 'Prentices stood ringing their bells and shouting their wares at every shop-door.
bepowdered
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From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
coachmen
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From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
cock-hats
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From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE COURT The roar of London was about us.
creakedverbUS /kriːkt/
past form of “creak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading Sign-boards creaked and swung to every puff of wind.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Sign-boards creaked and swung to every puff of wind.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
flunkeys
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From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
footmen
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From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
gallipot
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From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
hackney-coaches
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From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
lashingnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE COURT The roar of London was about us.
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 These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
mid-road
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From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE COURT The roar of London was about us.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
ploughingnoun
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
Prentices
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From this reading 'Prentices stood ringing their bells and shouting their wares at every shop-door.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading Sign-boards creaked and swung to every puff of wind.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading 'Prentices stood ringing their bells and shouting their wares at every shop-door.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE COURT The roar of London was about us.
saucyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsi/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
shop-door
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From this reading 'Prentices stood ringing their bells and shouting their wares at every shop-door.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading 'Prentices stood ringing their bells and shouting their wares at every shop-door.
Sign-boards
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From this reading Sign-boards creaked and swung to every puff of wind.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading 'Prentices stood ringing their bells and shouting their wares at every shop-door.
stoppagenounUS /ˈstɑːpɪdʒ/
the state of inactivity following an interruption
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Sign-boards creaked and swung to every puff of wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE COURT The roar of London was about us.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sign-boards creaked and swung to every puff of wind.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE COURT The roar of London was about us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE COURT The roar of London was about us.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading 'Prentices stood ringing their bells and shouting their wares at every shop-door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE COURT The roar of London was about us.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
at the time that
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
whipsnounUS /wɪps/
plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
From this reading These flunkeys thought it fine sport to splash us passers-by, or beguiled the time when there was stoppage across the narrow street by lashing rival drivers with their long whips and knocking cock-hats to the gutter.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Sign-boards creaked and swung to every puff of wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Great hackney-coaches, sunk at the waist like those old gallipot boats of ours, went ploughing past through the mud of mid-road, with bepowdered footmen clinging behind and saucy coachmen perched in front.
