used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ATTRACTION IN PALL MALL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rival establishment was the shop of Lamb and Drummond, picture dealers and engravers to Her Majesty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
ATTRACTIONnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading AN ATTRACTION IN PALL MALL.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
gotten under control
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
counter-attraction
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From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The rival establishment was the shop of Lamb and Drummond, picture dealers and engravers to Her Majesty.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
Drummond
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From this reading The rival establishment was the shop of Lamb and Drummond, picture dealers and engravers to Her Majesty.
engravers
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From this reading The rival establishment was the shop of Lamb and Drummond, picture dealers and engravers to Her Majesty.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The rival establishment was the shop of Lamb and Drummond, picture dealers and engravers to Her Majesty.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
a long fixed look
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The rival establishment was the shop of Lamb and Drummond, picture dealers and engravers to Her Majesty.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ATTRACTION IN PALL MALL.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading The rival establishment was the shop of Lamb and Drummond, picture dealers and engravers to Her Majesty.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The rival establishment was the shop of Lamb and Drummond, picture dealers and engravers to Her Majesty.
MALLnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading AN ATTRACTION IN PALL MALL.
Marlborough
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From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
the force of workers available
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
PALLverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading AN ATTRACTION IN PALL MALL.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The rival establishment was the shop of Lamb and Drummond, picture dealers and engravers to Her Majesty.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
do one's shopping
From this reading The rival establishment was the shop of Lamb and Drummond, picture dealers and engravers to Her Majesty.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
under normal conditions
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Newspaper men had been admitted to a private view of the picture, and for a couple of days previous the papers had contained paragraphs in reference to the coming exhibition.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a counter-attraction in Pall Mall--a rival to Marlborough House, opposite which, ranged along the curb, a number of persons are usually waiting on the chance of seeing the Prince drive out.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Since nine o'clock that morning, in the blazing May sunshine, there had been a little crowd before the plate glass window, behind which the firm had kindly exposed their latest prize to the public gaze.
