used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was almost everything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
busesnounUS /ˈbʌsɪz/
plural of “bus” — a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
day-lit
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From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
donatedverbUS /ˈdoʊneɪtɪd/
past form of “donate” — give to a charity or good cause
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading There was almost everything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
illustratorsnounUS /ˈɪləstreɪtərz/
plural of “illustrator” — an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
miens
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From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
paradingverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
sandwich-men
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From this reading There were the sandwich-men.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
precisely as stated
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading In an impatience, which was donated by a certain economy of apparel, I went to a window to look upon day-lit London.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading I have of late been led to reflect wistfully that many of the illustrators are very clever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were the 'buses parading the streets with the miens of elephants There were the police looking precisely as I had been informed by the prints.
