adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
altercationnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noisy quarrel
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
fetchverbUS /fetʃ/
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
gapeverbUS /ɡeɪp/
look with amazement; look stupidly
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
hand-cart
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From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
hawkernounUS /ˈhɔːkər/
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
loitered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
Maurice
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From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
overturnedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnd/
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
shop-assistants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
spiltverbUS /spɪlt/
inflected form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been a radiant April morning of breeze and sunshine, but towards midday, clouds gathered, and the sunlight was constantly intercepted.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Maurice found that he had loitered with the rest, to watch the gathering up of the spilt wares, and to hear the ensuing altercation between hawker and policeman.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Maurice had had occasion to fetch something from his lodgings and was on his way back.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
wordilyadverb
in a verbose manner
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The streets were thronged with people: business men, shop-assistants and students, returning to work from the restaurants in which they had dined.
ZEITZERSTRASSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At a corner of the ZEITZERSTRASSE, a hand-cart had been overturned, and a crowd had gathered; for, no matter how busy people were, they had time to gape and stare; and they were now as eager as children to observe this incident, in the development of which a stout policeman was wordily authoritative.
