used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
BACHELORnounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
BACKSnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And instead of being motor-driven, it was, of course, horse-drawn.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
CONDENSEDverbUS /kənˈdenst/
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
contraptionnounUS /kənˈtræpʃən/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And instead of being motor-driven, it was, of course, horse-drawn.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
dimitynoun
a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
at any time
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
festooning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
gymnasticadjectiveUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/
vigorously active
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
HARD-BOILEDadjective
tough and callous by virtue of experience
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
horse-drawnadjective
pulled by a horse
From this reading And instead of being motor-driven, it was, of course, horse-drawn.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading And instead of being motor-driven, it was, of course, horse-drawn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And instead of being motor-driven, it was, of course, horse-drawn.
JARLEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
Jarley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
motor-driven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And instead of being motor-driven, it was, of course, horse-drawn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading OF MRS.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
NECKSnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF MRS.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
One-halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
OUTFITnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
partitionedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃənd/
past form of “partition” — divide into parts, pieces, or sections
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
proprietressnoun
a woman proprietor
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
SCHOOLSnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
transport commercially
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
do one's shopping
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
sleeping-place
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From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
TIN-CAN
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From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
TIN-CANNER
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From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
tin-canning
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From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
unfathomableadjectiveUS /ənˈfæðəməbəl/
of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And instead of being motor-driven, it was, of course, horse-drawn.
Waxworknoun
twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One-half of it ... was carpeted, and so partitioned off at the further end as to accommodate a sleeping-place, constructed after the fashion of a berth on board ship, which was shaded, like the little windows, with fair white curtains, and looked comfortable enough, though by what kind of gymnastic exercise the lady of the caravan ever contrived to get into it, was an unfathomable mystery.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
a Caucasian
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
which person or people
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The original tin-can tourist appears to have been Mrs. Jarley, proprietress of Jarley’s Waxwork, who “rode in a smart little house upon wheels, with white dimity curtains festooning the windows, and window shutters of green picked out with panels of a staring red, in which happily contrasted colors the whole concern shone brilliant....
in the company of; together with
From this reading JARLEY, THE ORIGINAL TIN-CANNER--OF THE TWO SCHOOLS OF TIN-CAN THOUGHT--OF THE HARD-BOILED BACHELOR WITH THE CONDENSED OUTFIT--AND OF FOLK WHO RIDE ON THE BACKS OF THEIR NECKS Mr. Charles Dickens, in _The Old Curiosity Shop_, described the original luxurious tin-canning vehicle; but Dickens knew the contraption as a caravan.
