19
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From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
alighting
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From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
broughamnounUS /ˈbruːɡəm/
light carriage; pulled by a single horse
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
coach-man's
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From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
without stop or interruption
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
counter-attraction
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From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
FAR-AWAY
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From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
set up or found
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
the act of departing
From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
hokey-pokey
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From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
I'm
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From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
I've
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From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
ice-cream
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From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
McDougle
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From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
not any; not one
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
on one occasion
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
by chance
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
be seated
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
St
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From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, despite Mrs. Hastings' coach-man's peremptory appeal, he continued to dispense stained ice-cream to the little denizens of No. 19 and the other houses in the row.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Please," said Miss Holland, "I've always been longing to go into one of these houses, and now I'm going.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The brougham, however, at once proved a counter-attraction and immediately an opposition group formed about the carriage step and exchanged penetrating comments upon the livery.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
which person or people
From this reading THE PRINCE OF FAR-AWAY No. 19 McDougle Street had been chosen as a likely market by a "hokey-pokey" man, who had wheeled his cart to the curb before the entrance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mrs. Hastings, you and Miss Holland would better sit here, perhaps," suggested St. George, alighting hurriedly, "until I see if this man is to be found."
