used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was encouraged to slacken his pace, to walk no longer as if some one were pursuing him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It gave him a thrill of pleasure to realise that people were not staring at him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Gradually, under the influence of the liquor, his confidence returned.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading He was encouraged to slacken his pace, to walk no longer as if some one were pursuing him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
set up or found
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It gave him a thrill of pleasure to realise that people were not staring at him.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually, under the influence of the liquor, his confidence returned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gradually, under the influence of the liquor, his confidence returned.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was encouraged to slacken his pace, to walk no longer as if some one were pursuing him.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Gradually, under the influence of the liquor, his confidence returned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
immediately past
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Gradually, under the influence of the liquor, his confidence returned.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
for more time
From this reading He was encouraged to slacken his pace, to walk no longer as if some one were pursuing him.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
not any; not one
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gradually, under the influence of the liquor, his confidence returned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was encouraged to slacken his pace, to walk no longer as if some one were pursuing him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He was encouraged to slacken his pace, to walk no longer as if some one were pursuing him.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It gave him a thrill of pleasure to realise that people were not staring at him.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading He was encouraged to slacken his pace, to walk no longer as if some one were pursuing him.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading It gave him a thrill of pleasure to realise that people were not staring at him.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gradually, under the influence of the liquor, his confidence returned.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
do one's shopping
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
Shrewsbury
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From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
slackenverbUS /ˈslækən/
become slow or slower
From this reading He was encouraged to slacken his pace, to walk no longer as if some one were pursuing him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was encouraged to slacken his pace, to walk no longer as if some one were pursuing him.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading It gave him a thrill of pleasure to realise that people were not staring at him.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gradually, under the influence of the liquor, his confidence returned.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading It gave him a thrill of pleasure to realise that people were not staring at him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It gave him a thrill of pleasure to realise that people were not staring at him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Gradually, under the influence of the liquor, his confidence returned.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He was encouraged to slacken his pace, to walk no longer as if some one were pursuing him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
week-day
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From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It must be market day in Shrewsbury, he thought, for the streets were so full of people; but reflection told him that Shrewsbury market is not held on a Monday and that the crowd that moved on the pavements of the steep high street was no more than the normal week-day traffic.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading He stared in several shop windows, and at last found himself gazing at his own image in a long mirror.
