from one side of something to the other
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
(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 She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
Ayahnoun
(in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
bouncedverbUS /baʊnst/
past form of “bounce” — spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
Charing
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From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
chicksnounUS /tʃɪks/
plural of “chick” — young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
travel across or pass over
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
traveling across
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
Flendly
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From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
Jan'snounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Tony was very quiet.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
cut with a saw
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
moving very fast
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tony was very quiet.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading PLANS "Now, chicks, this is London, the friendly town," Jan announced, as the taxi drove away from Charing Cross station.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Flendly little London, dirty little London," her niece rejoined, as she bounced up and down on Jan's knee.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had suffered far more in the swift journey across France than during the whole of the voyage, and it was difficult to decide whether he or Ayah were the more extraordinary colour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had slept during the very good crossing and was full of conversation and ready to be pleased with all she saw.
