used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The quiet was only now and then interrupted by the rattling course of some coroneted carriage.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
coronetedadjective
belonging to the peerage
From this reading The quiet was only now and then interrupted by the rattling course of some coroneted carriage.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The quiet was only now and then interrupted by the rattling course of some coroneted carriage.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
increase twofold
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The quiet was only now and then interrupted by the rattling course of some coroneted carriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
not any; not one
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The quiet was only now and then interrupted by the rattling course of some coroneted carriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
and nothing more
From this reading The quiet was only now and then interrupted by the rattling course of some coroneted carriage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
by chance
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The quiet was only now and then interrupted by the rattling course of some coroneted carriage.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading The quiet was only now and then interrupted by the rattling course of some coroneted carriage.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
residenz
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From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The quiet was only now and then interrupted by the rattling course of some coroneted carriage.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The quiet was only now and then interrupted by the rattling course of some coroneted carriage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In extent, it was much smaller, but was more regularly and handsomely built.
at the time that
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _residenz_ of the Prince presented a complete contrast to the trading town which I had left.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several broad streets, planted with double rows of flourishing trees, seemed more to belong to the laying out of a park, or English garden, than to a town.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There was here no bustle of trade; all was, on the contrary, still and solemn--an impression perhaps deepened by the kind of atmosphere peculiar to that season of the year (the decline of autumn) when I arrived at the capital.
