used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Will John Sparks go to-night?' asked an old woman peevishly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'Will John Sparks go to-night?' asked an old woman peevishly.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
CarriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
carrier'snounUS /ˈkæriərz/
possessive form of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Will John Sparks go to-night?' asked an old woman peevishly.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
the literary culture
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
MidlandnounUS /ˈmɪdlænd/
a town in west central Texas
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'Will John Sparks go to-night?' asked an old woman peevishly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
others
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From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
coated with paint
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
Parker'snounUS /ˈpɑːrkərz/
possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
peevishlyadverb
in a peevish manner
From this reading 'Will John Sparks go to-night?' asked an old woman peevishly.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
SparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
Stoney
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From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
third-rateadjective
of lesser quality than second-rate
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
up to a particular time
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
to-night
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From this reading 'Will John Sparks go to-night?' asked an old woman peevishly.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In the yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In large letters on its side was painted 'John Sparks, Carrier to Parker's Due and Stoney Gates.'
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of the passengers were seated; others were busy arranging their goods ready for transit; some were resting on their empty baskets, till the carrier appeared, talking over the events of the market, and comparing prices.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Will John Sparks go to-night?' asked an old woman peevishly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The landlord was in and out perpetually, with a glass for one and a joke for another, looking with anxious (and, of course, benevolent) solicitude around, lest a customer should escape through want of care.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 'Will John Sparks go to-night?' asked an old woman peevishly.
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 yard of a third-rate inn, in a large market town of one of the Midland counties, stood a carrier's cart, ready to start for home.
