used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
in addition
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
AntwerpnounUS /ˈæntwərp/
a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
any thing at all
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LEAVING FOR THE FRONT.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading LEAVING FOR THE FRONT.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
the act of departing
From this reading LEAVING FOR THE FRONT.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
possessing material wealth
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
stammered
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From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEAVING FOR THE FRONT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What's this?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Antwerp was fairly seething with half suppressed excitement at that time, and anything of this kind was like putting a match to the powder magazine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
TubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌbi/
short and plump
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
vendernoun
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's this?
at the time that
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
which person or people
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course a crowd collected immediately, as it always will in a city when there is the first sign of something doing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading What's this?" stammered Tubby, as the schooner of rich milk fell with a crash to the pavement when the soldiers began struggling with the woman vender, who was also the owner of the dog team.
