used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
(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 And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The same types, the same clothes, the same subjects of conversation in the fragments that catch the ear.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
clothing in general
From this reading The same types, the same clothes, the same subjects of conversation in the fragments that catch the ear.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The same types, the same clothes, the same subjects of conversation in the fragments that catch the ear.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The same types, the same clothes, the same subjects of conversation in the fragments that catch the ear.
divisible by two
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading The same types, the same clothes, the same subjects of conversation in the fragments that catch the ear.
the act of departing
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
JEWELnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
LargelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
matchingadjectiveUS /ˈmætʃɪŋ/
being two identical
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
never-endingadjectiveUS /ˌnevərˈendɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
not any; not one
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
o'daytimes
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From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
petticoatedadjective
wearing or furnished with a petticoat
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same types, the same clothes, the same subjects of conversation in the fragments that catch the ear.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
not often
From this reading And seldom does one see a face that looks even cheerful, much less happy,--all intent on matching ribbons.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
successive (without a break)
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The same types, the same clothes, the same subjects of conversation in the fragments that catch the ear.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The same types, the same clothes, the same subjects of conversation in the fragments that catch the ear.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
WEEDnounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading JEWEL WEED Along the wide straight street of the city surged the usual shopping crowd.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Largely petticoated was it, for o'daytimes man must be busy at his office that woman may have this privilege of going shopping.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Surely there is no other stream in the wide world that is so monotonous as this human never-ending current.
