used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
busesnounUS /ˈbʌsɪz/
plural of “bus” — a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
chirruped
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From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
condemningadjectiveUS /kənˈdemɪŋ/
containing or imposing condemnation or censure
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
placed crosswise
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
without deviation
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
one or the other of two
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
a movement into or inward
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
Evarne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
coins made of gold
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
HELPINGnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
the act of departing
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
most important element
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
mimosanounUS /mɪˈmoʊsə/
evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
attach to a support
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
sparrowsnounUS /ˈsperoʊz/
plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
the season of growth
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
street-corners
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From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
carry out
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun shone, the sparrows chirruped merrily, violets and mimosa were displayed at the street-corners; English spring was at its best.
at the time that
From this reading HELPING HANDS It was a fresh and beautiful morning when she arrived in London town.
in or at the place that
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Evarne changed the remainder of her French gold at the station, and then wandered out of its main entrance--aimlessly--ignorant of where to go--which way to turn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her first impulse was to mount one of these and let it take her where it would, but condemning this as a foolish fancy, she crossed the road, and commenced to wander down the street directly facing the station.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading In the station yard she narrowly escaped being run over by the numerous 'buses that were constantly either entering or leaving.
