used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, it is a lively spot and a beautiful sight.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Here are displayed laces, vegetables, also chickens and ducks, alive and squawking.
in addition
From this reading Here are displayed laces, vegetables, also chickens and ducks, alive and squawking.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here are displayed laces, vegetables, also chickens and ducks, alive and squawking.
any thing at all
From this reading There is scarcely anything one would have need of that is not displayed in this square.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here are displayed laces, vegetables, also chickens and ducks, alive and squawking.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Indeed, it is a lively spot and a beautiful sight.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Here are displayed laces, vegetables, also chickens and ducks, alive and squawking.
Cracownoun
an industrial city in southern Poland on the Vistula
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
DISAGREEDverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːd/
past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Here are displayed laces, vegetables, also chickens and ducks, alive and squawking.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading Here are displayed laces, vegetables, also chickens and ducks, alive and squawking.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
a social unit living together
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is scarcely anything one would have need of that is not displayed in this square.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here are displayed laces, vegetables, also chickens and ducks, alive and squawking.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it is a lively spot and a beautiful sight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
lacesnounUS /ˈleɪsəz/
plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
From this reading Here are displayed laces, vegetables, also chickens and ducks, alive and squawking.
full of life and energy
From this reading Indeed, it is a lively spot and a beautiful sight.
market-day
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There is scarcely anything one would have need of that is not displayed in this square.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is scarcely anything one would have need of that is not displayed in this square.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is scarcely anything one would have need of that is not displayed in this square.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
rynek
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From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
only a very short time before
From this reading There is scarcely anything one would have need of that is not displayed in this square.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Indeed, it is a lively spot and a beautiful sight.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed, it is a lively spot and a beautiful sight.
make square
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
squawkingverbUS /ˈskwɔːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “squawk” — utter a harsh abrupt scream
From this reading Here are displayed laces, vegetables, also chickens and ducks, alive and squawking.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is scarcely anything one would have need of that is not displayed in this square.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is scarcely anything one would have need of that is not displayed in this square.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
at the time that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rynek, or square, is crowded with groups of peasants, some sitting on stools beside their vegetables exposed for sale; others sheltered under huge umbrellas, knitting stockings for their family, while awaiting customers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE BROTHERS DISAGREED IT is market-day in Cracow; but then it is always market-day in Cracow, so that would be nothing extraordinary.
