used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RAMBLE THROUGH THE BAZAARS OF CAIRO.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
BAZAARSnounUS /bəˈzɑːrz/
plural of “bazaar” — a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading A RAMBLE THROUGH THE BAZAARS OF CAIRO.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
the two together, not just one
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
Bronson
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From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
café
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From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
CAIROnounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading A RAMBLE THROUGH THE BAZAARS OF CAIRO.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
without stop or interruption
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
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 They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
not any; not one
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
OccidentalnounUS /ˌɑːksəˈdentəl/
a native inhabitant of the Occident
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RAMBLE THROUGH THE BAZAARS OF CAIRO.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
and nothing more
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
RAMBLEverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading A RAMBLE THROUGH THE BAZAARS OF CAIRO.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RAMBLE THROUGH THE BAZAARS OF CAIRO.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
a special situation
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A RAMBLE THROUGH THE BAZAARS OF CAIRO.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
tradesmannoun
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They had heard and read of the bazaars of Cairo, and the strange things to be seen in them, and as they went along the Doctor supplemented what they already knew by an explanation of the differences between Oriental and Occidental shopping.
in or at the place that
From this reading As a general thing a tradesman endeavors to set up his business in a block or street where there is no one in the same line, and it is only in rare instances that you see two establishments of the same kind side by side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "In our own land," said Doctor Bronson, "as well as in most countries of Europe, you find shops and stores scattered about so as to catch as much custom as possible.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From the _café_ Doctor Bronson and his young friends continued their excursion in the direction of the bazaars, which both the boys were impatient to visit.
