used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "It's a most excellent trick," said another; "I'm sure it's a good likeness; I recognize that profile."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
chattels
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From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading I walked toward the crowd and listened:
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
every person
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "It's a most excellent trick," said another; "I'm sure it's a good likeness; I recognize that profile."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It's a good joke," said one.
an established custom
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
I'm
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From this reading "It's a most excellent trick," said another; "I'm sure it's a good likeness; I recognize that profile."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
It's
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From this reading "It's a good joke," said one.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "It's a good joke," said one.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading "It's a most excellent trick," said another; "I'm sure it's a good likeness; I recognize that profile."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I walked toward the crowd and listened:
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It's a most excellent trick," said another; "I'm sure it's a good likeness; I recognize that profile."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
pastedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪstɪd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
placardsnounUS /ˈplækərdz/
plural of “placard” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading "It's a most excellent trick," said another; "I'm sure it's a good likeness; I recognize that profile."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "It's a most excellent trick," said another; "I'm sure it's a good likeness; I recognize that profile."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's a good joke," said one.
cut with a saw
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
do one's shopping
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It's a most excellent trick," said another; "I'm sure it's a good likeness; I recognize that profile."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I walked toward the crowd and listened:
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading "It's a most excellent trick," said another; "I'm sure it's a good likeness; I recognize that profile."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I walked toward the crowd and listened:
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not in the habit of stopping to read about lost dogs or other chattels; but I saw that everybody was laughing, and concluded that it was not one of those ordinary placards.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading As I drew near the shop, I saw a number of people collected about a paper pasted on the wall within a few yards of the door.
