used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Shopkeeper called across to his neighbor, tradesman gossiped with gallant.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
betokened
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From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
cause to be bored
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
confined by bonds
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Shopkeeper called across to his neighbor, tradesman gossiped with gallant.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
at any time
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Shopkeeper called across to his neighbor, tradesman gossiped with gallant.
gate-tax
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From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
the act of giving
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
gossiped
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From this reading Shopkeeper called across to his neighbor, tradesman gossiped with gallant.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
high-piled
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From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shopkeeper called across to his neighbor, tradesman gossiped with gallant.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
and nothing more
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
marketsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/
plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
an old word for “no”
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Shopkeeper called across to his neighbor, tradesman gossiped with gallant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
Ohé
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From this reading "Ohé!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
peakedadjectiveUS /piːkt/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
one of four equal parts
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
try to get or reach
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
ShopkeepernounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Shopkeeper called across to his neighbor, tradesman gossiped with gallant.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shopkeeper called across to his neighbor, tradesman gossiped with gallant.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
tradesmannoun
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Shopkeeper called across to his neighbor, tradesman gossiped with gallant.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
in or at the place that
From this reading EVER SAID SHE NAY The coach proceeded steadily on its way, passing in toward that quarter where the high-piled, peaked roofs and jagged spires betokened ancient Paris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On every hand arose confused sounds from the streets, now filled with a populace merry as though some pleasant carnival were just beginning.
but in spite of that
From this reading Even the stolid faces of the plodding peasants, fresh past the gate-tax and bound for the markets to seek what little there remained after giving to the king, bore an unwonted look, as though hope might yet succeed to their surprise.
