used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
businessesnounUS /ˈbɪznəsəz/
plural of “business” — a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
cashiersnounUS /ˌkæˈʃɪrz/
plural of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
coöperative
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From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
at any time
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
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 It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
Others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
Pelle
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From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
by chance
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
seamstressesnounUS /ˈsiːmstrəsəz/
plural of “seamstress” — someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
street-wanderers
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From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
create by training and teaching
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
typistsnounUS /ˈtaɪpɪsts/
plural of “typist” — someone paid to operate a typewriter
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
weariedly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
at the time that
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
in or at the place that
From this reading One Saturday evening Pelle came home by train from a provincial town where he had been helping to start a coöperative undertaking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was late, but many shops were still open and sent their brilliant light out into the drizzling rain, through which the black stream of the streets flowed as fast as ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Some hurried along looking straight before them without taking any notice of the solitary street-wanderers; they had something waiting for them—a little child perhaps.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It was the time when the working women came from the center of the city—pale typists, cashiers with the excitement of the cheap novel still in their eyes, seamstresses from the large businesses.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Others had nothing to hurry for, and looked weariedly about them as they walked, until perhaps they suddenly brightened up at sight of a young man in the throng.
