used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
anew
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bob conceived himself in Elysium, and Frank Harry was as frisky as a kitten.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob conceived himself in Elysium, and Frank Harry was as frisky as a kitten.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Bob conceived himself in Elysium, and Frank Harry was as frisky as a kitten.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
EastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
ElysiumnounUS /ɪˈlɪziəm/
a place or condition of ideal happiness
From this reading Bob conceived himself in Elysium, and Frank Harry was as frisky as a kitten.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
set up or found
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Bob conceived himself in Elysium, and Frank Harry was as frisky as a kitten.
friskyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪski/
playful like a lively kitten
From this reading Bob conceived himself in Elysium, and Frank Harry was as frisky as a kitten.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
gas-lights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
GlobenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Bob conceived himself in Elysium, and Frank Harry was as frisky as a kitten.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bob conceived himself in Elysium, and Frank Harry was as frisky as a kitten.
HoneverbUS /hoʊn/
sharpen with a hone
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
invigoratedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪd/
with restored energy
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
jocundadjective
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
juicenounUS /dʒuːs/
the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading Bob conceived himself in Elysium, and Frank Harry was as frisky as a kitten.
the act of departing
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
the force of workers available
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
the light of the Moon
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
ParodiesnounUS /ˈperədiz/
plural of “parody” — a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
punnounUS /pʌn/
a humorous play on words
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
a person who is being chased
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
reparteenounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
various-descriptions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
Wand'ring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The glare of the gas-lights, and the rattling of coaches, carts and vehicles of various-descriptions, mingled with “The busy hum of men,” attracted the attention of their eyes and ears, while the exhilarating juice of the bottle had given a circulation to the blood which enlivened imagination and invigorated fancy.
belonging to which person
From this reading The first object that arrested their progress was the house of Mr. Hone, whose political Parodies, and whose trials on their account, have given him so much celebrity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Wand'ring with listless gait and spirits gay, They Eastward next pursued their jocund way; With story, joke, smart repartee and pun, Their business pleasure, and their object fun.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading IT was a fine moonlight evening, and upon leaving the Globe, they again found themselves in the hurry, bustle, and noise of the world.
