used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Do you hear?” growled Sikes, as Oliver hesitated, and looked round.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
cattle-market
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From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
CLAIMEDverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Turning to Oliver, he roughly commanded him to take hold of Nancy’s hand.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you hear?” growled Sikes, as Oliver hesitated, and looked round.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
a young female
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading “Do you hear?” growled Sikes, as Oliver hesitated, and looked round.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Turning to Oliver, he roughly commanded him to take hold of Nancy’s hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Do you hear?” growled Sikes, as Oliver hesitated, and looked round.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “Do you hear?” growled Sikes, as Oliver hesitated, and looked round.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Turning to Oliver, he roughly commanded him to take hold of Nancy’s hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Turning to Oliver, he roughly commanded him to take hold of Nancy’s hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
for more time
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Do you hear?” growled Sikes, as Oliver hesitated, and looked round.
NANCYnounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Turning to Oliver, he roughly commanded him to take hold of Nancy’s hand.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
OLIVERnounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
RELATESverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Turning to Oliver, he roughly commanded him to take hold of Nancy’s hand.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Do you hear?” growled Sikes, as Oliver hesitated, and looked round.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
Sikes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
carry out
From this reading Turning to Oliver, he roughly commanded him to take hold of Nancy’s hand.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning to Oliver, he roughly commanded him to take hold of Nancy’s hand.
TWISTverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading RELATES WHAT BECAME OF OLIVER TWIST, AFTER HE HAD BEEN CLAIMED BY NANCY.
at the time that
From this reading Sikes slackened his pace when they reached this spot, the girl being quite unable to support any longer the rapid rate at which they had hitherto walked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE narrow streets and courts at length terminated in a large open space, scattered about which, were pens for beasts, and other indications of a cattle-market.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you hear?” growled Sikes, as Oliver hesitated, and looked round.
