alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Bit by bit the narrow roadway becomes widened, and the blocking of traffic less frequent.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Bit by bit the narrow roadway becomes widened, and the blocking of traffic less frequent.
blockingnounUS /ˈblɑːkɪŋ/
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
From this reading Bit by bit the narrow roadway becomes widened, and the blocking of traffic less frequent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
cabmannoun
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
carmen
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From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
edifices
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
Fairbrothers
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From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Bit by bit the narrow roadway becomes widened, and the blocking of traffic less frequent.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The language there is not what it used to be.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Bit by bit the narrow roadway becomes widened, and the blocking of traffic less frequent.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
locallyadverbUS /ˈloʊkəli/
by a particular locality
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Bit by bit the narrow roadway becomes widened, and the blocking of traffic less frequent.
narrowestadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊəst/
superlative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
not any; not one
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bit by bit the narrow roadway becomes widened, and the blocking of traffic less frequent.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
reparteenounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading Bit by bit the narrow roadway becomes widened, and the blocking of traffic less frequent.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The language there is not what it used to be.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Bit by bit the narrow roadway becomes widened, and the blocking of traffic less frequent.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
at the time that
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
which person or people
From this reading Ancient carmen, who have become locally notorious over victories on the question of choking the narrowest thoroughfare, and who have displayed powers of flowery repartee that no cabman dare challenge, now ride sorrowfully along in silence.
widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading Bit by bit the narrow roadway becomes widened, and the blocking of traffic less frequent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One by one the low, grimy warehouses are disappearing, to give place to noble edifices with elaborate office room and electric light.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Upper Thames Street is not what it used to be in the days when Fairbrothers' was young.
