used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Lavinia remembered this and hoped for the best.
betook
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From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The chief trade done by the coffee house was in the early morning.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief trade done by the coffee house was in the early morning.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The chief trade done by the coffee house was in the early morning.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The chief trade done by the coffee house was in the early morning.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The chief trade done by the coffee house was in the early morning.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
Fenton
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From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lavinia remembered this and hoped for the best.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Lavinia remembered this and hoped for the best.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The chief trade done by the coffee house was in the early morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chief trade done by the coffee house was in the early morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
Lavinia
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From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
LAVINIA'S
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From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The chief trade done by the coffee house was in the early morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
by chance
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
PILGRIMAGEnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Lavinia remembered this and hoped for the best.
except for; apart from
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
get by special effort
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
carry out
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lavinia remembered this and hoped for the best.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mrs. Fenton in the evenings thought no more of business, but betook herself to the theatre or one of the pleasure gardens in the outskirts of London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The chief trade done by the coffee house was in the early morning.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
Tyburn
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From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After market hours there were few customers save when there was to be an execution at Tyburn the next morning, and those eager to secure a good sight of the ghastly procession and perhaps take part in it, assembled opposite the prison door over night.
at the time that
From this reading LAVINIA'S PILGRIMAGE It was past nine when Lavinia turned into the Old Bailey.
