used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
advertiseverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪz/
call attention to
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
any thing at all
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
BridgetownnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒtaʊn/
capital of Barbados; a port city on the southwestern coast of Barbados
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
cataloguesnounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡz/
plural of “catalogue” — a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
ConductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
CULTUREnounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
give a description of
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
apart from; not including
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
gazettes
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From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
grindverbUS /ɡraɪnd/
press or grind with a crushing noise
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
only a very short time before
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
marketsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/
plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
MECCO
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From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
absolutely essential
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
an amount of time
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
Prigge
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From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
do one's shopping
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MORE CULTURE IN MECCO I returned to Conductor Prigge and my daily grind.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
precisely as stated
From this reading The general system of shopping is the same, except that, as the city is much larger, there is very much more 'shopping by post.'
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as most of this first period was spent in visiting systematically a number of institutions similar to those I had seen in Bridgetown, but on a larger scale, it is hardly necessary to describe them here.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For instance, the arrangements for receiving and distributing food are on the same principle: the markets are managed in the same way.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As the shops are not permitted to display anything in shop windows, nor to advertise except in the trade gazettes and catalogues, there is not much incentive to spend time in desultory shopping.
