used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
Bobo
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From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
a youthful male person
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
Boyd's
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From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No wheels but the wheels of these carts were ever heard in the row, unless it were a wheelbarrow or a truck.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
at any time
From this reading No wheels but the wheels of these carts were ever heard in the row, unless it were a wheelbarrow or a truck.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading No wheels but the wheels of these carts were ever heard in the row, unless it were a wheelbarrow or a truck.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
not any; not one
From this reading No wheels but the wheels of these carts were ever heard in the row, unless it were a wheelbarrow or a truck.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
packing-case
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From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
professedlyadverb
with pretense or intention to deceive
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
do one's shopping
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
the rays of the sun
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No wheels but the wheels of these carts were ever heard in the row, unless it were a wheelbarrow or a truck.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading No wheels but the wheels of these carts were ever heard in the row, unless it were a wheelbarrow or a truck.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
except if; if not
From this reading No wheels but the wheels of these carts were ever heard in the row, unless it were a wheelbarrow or a truck.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No wheels but the wheels of these carts were ever heard in the row, unless it were a wheelbarrow or a truck.
wheelbarrownounUS /ˈwiːlberoʊ/
a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels
From this reading No wheels but the wheels of these carts were ever heard in the row, unless it were a wheelbarrow or a truck.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading No wheels but the wheels of these carts were ever heard in the row, unless it were a wheelbarrow or a truck.
in or at the place that
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was professedly a dealer in nautical instruments, the manufacture of which was carried on in Birmingham or Sheffield.
which person or people
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _LITTLE MISS JOY._ Little Miss Joy was the pride of the row, and always seemed to bring a ray of sunshine with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
Yarmouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every now and then a large packing-case would excite the inhabitants of the row, as it was borne on one of the Yarmouth carts constructed on purpose for the convenience of passing through the rows, and dropped down with a tremendous thud on the pavement opposite Mr. Boyd's door.
a late time of life
From this reading She lived with an old man she called "Uncle Bobo," who kept a curiously mixed assortment of wares, in the little dark shop where he had lived, man and boy, for fifty years.
