used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they, yet seeking to detain, called out: "Give the piece here!"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But they, yet seeking to detain, called out: "Give the piece here!"
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
charlatannounUS /ˈʃɑːrlətən/
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
gotten under control
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading But they, yet seeking to detain, called out: "Give the piece here!"
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Way there!" he repeated to those in front of him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But they, yet seeking to detain, called out: "Give the piece here!"
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But they, yet seeking to detain, called out: "Give the piece here!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Way there!" he repeated to those in front of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
without good reason
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
miscellanynounUS /ˈmɪsəleɪni/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
attach to a support
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
MOUNTEBANKnoun
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But they, yet seeking to detain, called out: "Give the piece here!"
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
a human being
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading But they, yet seeking to detain, called out: "Give the piece here!"
having a point
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
puppetnounUS /ˈpʌpət/
a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Way there!" he repeated to those in front of him.
the act of searching for something
From this reading But they, yet seeking to detain, called out: "Give the piece here!"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
spuriousadjectiveUS /sˈpjʊriəs/
ostensibly valid, but not actually valid
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
strolling-player
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From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
stubbornlyadverbUS /ˈstʌbərnli/
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Way there!" he repeated to those in front of him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they, yet seeking to detain, called out: "Give the piece here!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Way there!" he repeated to those in front of him.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Way there!" he repeated to those in front of him.
(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 Like a person not lightly turned from his purpose, he, strolling-player as well as charlatan, pointed to the Mount, and, unceremoniously thrusting one person to this side and another to that, stubbornly pushed on.
which person or people
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MOUNTEBANK AND THE PEOPLE In the center walked a man, dressed as a mountebank, who bent forward, laden with various properties--a bag that contained a miscellany of spurious medicines and drugs, to be sold from a stand, and various dolls for a small puppet theater he carried on his back.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was not for the Governor's daughter, or the old woman, however, his call had been intended.
but in spite of that
From this reading But they, yet seeking to detain, called out: "Give the piece here!"
