Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

object formed by a mold

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

provide with a causeway

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

past form of “chalk” — write, draw, or trace with chalk

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

traveling across

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

past form of “dribble” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

possessive form of “gibson” — United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

the activity of transporting goods by truck

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

plural of “housewife” — a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

uncertain how to act or proceed

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

not any; not one

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

the season of growth

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

plural of “stave” — (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

dependable

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

plural of “tally” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading OFF FOR COVENTRY At the Bridge street crossing Nick paused irresolute.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Around the public pump a chattering throng of housewives were washing out their towels and hanging them upon the market-cross to dry.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading John Gibson’s cart was hauling gravel from the pits in Henley street to mend the causeway at the bridge, which had been badly washed by the late spring floods, and the fine sand dribbled from the cart-tail like the sand in an hour-glass.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Along the stalls in Middle Row the grumbling shopmen were casting up their sales from tallies chalked upon their window-ledges, or cuffing their tardy apprentices with no light hand.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Here and there loutish farm-hands waited for work; and at the corner two or three stout cudgel-men leaned upon their long staves, although the market was two days closed, and there was not a Coventry merchant in sight to be driven away from Stratford trade.