used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
for the reason that
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
bedeckedverbUS /bɪˈdekt/
past form of “bedeck” — decorate
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
extollingverbUS /ɪkˈstoʊlɪŋ/
inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
huckstersnounUS /ˈhʌkstərz/
plural of “huckster” — a seller of shoddy goods
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
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 Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
merry-makers
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From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
necklacesnounUS /ˈnekləsɪz/
plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
and nothing more
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
others
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From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
pearl-white
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From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
PsychenounUS /ˈsaɪki/
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
stuffsnounUS /stʌfs/
plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Psyche was naked, and she veiled herself in her hair; she spread over the marks on her shoulders her golden mantle of hair, and as many of the dancing girls, some half naked and others quite, danced round, hand in hand, people thought that she was naked, only because she was so fair--Psyche, so pearl-white in her golden hair.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
at the time that
From this reading When Psyche approached the capital, she heard at the gates the excited cries of festive merry-makers.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading In a shrill key they praised their wares; they spread out their stuffs with much ado, and offered the people flowers, and poured them out wine, and held up strings of glass pearls and cheap necklaces of coins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Outside the gates flocked the noisy crowd, dressed in all the colours of the rainbow, and bedecked with flowers, singing and dancing, but not knowing why.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Everywhere was bustle and commotion; on the roadside sat hundreds of hucksters, and women extolling their wares--glasses with jewels and fruit, cooling drinks, dresses and flowers.
