a-bed
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From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
AngelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
brandsnounUS /brændz/
plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
busesnounUS /ˈbʌsɪz/
plural of “bus” — a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
DEALSnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
footpaths
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
frostedadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːstəd/
(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
gossiped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
loitered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
PUSHverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
RoadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
shopmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
tramsnounUS /træmz/
plural of “tram” — a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading At intervals trams and buses, choked with passengers from the city, laboured heavily past.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Groups of men still loitered on the footpaths, careless of the late hour, for to-morrow was Sunday, the day of idleness, when they could lie a-bed and read the paper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading The Angel, standing at the corner, dazzled the eye with the glare from its powerful lamps, their rays reflected in immense mirrors fastened to the walls, advertising in frosted letters the popular brands of whisky.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PUSH DEALS IT OUT It was near eleven, and the lights were dying out along the Road as the shopmen, fatigued by their weekly conflict with the people, fastened the shutters.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And they gossiped tranquilly, no longer harassed by the thought of the relentless toil, the inexorable need for bread, that dragged them from their warm beds while the rest of the world lay asleep.
