AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
aproned
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From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everybody was, as I have said, extremely quiet.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
BuryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/
become widely known and passed on
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
doggedly-quiet
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From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
else
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From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
EverybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Everybody was, as I have said, extremely quiet.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Everybody was, as I have said, extremely quiet.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Everybody was, as I have said, extremely quiet.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
hideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Everybody was, as I have said, extremely quiet.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
market-day
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From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
market-woman
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From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
Norton
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From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
outcriesnounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪz/
plural of “outcry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Everybody was, as I have said, extremely quiet.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Everybody was, as I have said, extremely quiet.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was market-day, and this crowd was collected and collecting every minute, before the bank at Norton Bury.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A great, eager, but doggedly-quiet crowd, of which each had his or her--for it was half women--individual terror to hide, his or her individual interest to fight for, and cared not a straw for that of any one else.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It included all classes, from the stout farmer's wife or market-woman, to the pale, frightened lady of "limited income," who had never been in such a throng before; from the aproned mechanic to the gentleman who sat in his carriage at the street corner, confident that whatever poor chance there was, his would be the best.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You heard none of the jokes that always rise in and circulate through a crowd; none of the loud outcries of a mob.
