used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Oh!” cried Peggy drawing a deep breath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “Oh!” cried Peggy drawing a deep breath.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
cantered
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From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
chimenounUS /tʃaɪm/
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh!” cried Peggy drawing a deep breath.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “Oh!” cried Peggy drawing a deep breath.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “Oh!” cried Peggy drawing a deep breath.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
at any time
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
a young female
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading —Goldsmith.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
a single distinct event
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
Market-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh!” cried Peggy drawing a deep breath.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
parlancenounUS /ˈpɑːrləns/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
patriot'snounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
possessive form of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
pealingnoun
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
Peggy
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From this reading “Oh!” cried Peggy drawing a deep breath.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
remotelyadverbUS /riˈmoʊtli/
in a remote manner
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
move an implement through
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Tuesday evening, or in Quaker parlance, Third Day, and the streets were full of stir and bustle incident to the preparation for next day’s market.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bells of Christ Church were pealing out the joyous chime “Market-day to-morrow!” as the girl and Robert Dale, followed immediately by the chaise and more remotely by the wagons, cantered into Front Street.
where'er
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From this reading “Such is the patriot’s boast, where’er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.”
