aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
(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 The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
bayonetsnounUS /ˈbeɪənets/
plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
cause to be bored
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
bullyingnounUS /ˈbʊliɪŋ/
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
glistenverbUS /ˈɡlɪsən/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
handcuffedverbUS /ˈhændkʌft/
past form of “handcuff” — confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joy, joy, in London now!
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Joy, joy, in London now!
Kirkwall
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From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Joy, joy, in London now!
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
the force of workers available
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
the middle of the day
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Joy, joy, in London now!
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
rantingnounUS /ˈræntɪŋ/
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
in the near future
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
SOUTHEYnoun
English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)
From this reading SOUTHEY.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
swaggeringadjectiveUS /ˈswæɡərɪŋ/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
in the direction of
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The bayonets of the marines were soon seen to glisten in the sun, and then came on the melancholy troop of captives, handcuffed two and two together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
at the time that
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Little business was that day done at the Fair, whilst people of all ages and occupations streamed from the place to see the prisoners as they were marched towards Kirkwall, and to triumph in the different appearance which they now bore, from that which they had formerly exhibited when ranting, swaggering, and bullying in the streets of that town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The news of the capture of the Rover reached Kirkwall, about an hour before noon, and filled all men with wonder and with joy.
