used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Very few people shopped after luncheon.
(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 were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were pleasanter pastimes, even for the women, contradictory as this may seem.
awnings
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From this reading Over the entrances to the shops the proprietors were dropping the white and brown awnings for the day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Over the entrances to the shops the proprietors were dropping the white and brown awnings for the day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
clattered
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From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading There were pleasanter pastimes, even for the women, contradictory as this may seem.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
Courtlandt
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From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Over the entrances to the shops the proprietors were dropping the white and brown awnings for the day.
EMERALDSnounUS /ˈemrəldz/
plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
enervatingadjective
causing debilitation
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Over the entrances to the shops the proprietors were dropping the white and brown awnings for the day.
divisible by two
From this reading There were pleasanter pastimes, even for the women, contradictory as this may seem.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Very few people shopped after luncheon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Over the entrances to the shops the proprietors were dropping the white and brown awnings for the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Very few people shopped after luncheon.
most important element
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
MARGUERITES
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From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There were pleasanter pastimes, even for the women, contradictory as this may seem.
and nothing more
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
misapplicationnounUS /mɪˌsæpləˈkeɪʃən/
wrong use or application
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the entrances to the shops the proprietors were dropping the white and brown awnings for the day.
pastimesnounUS /ˈpæstaɪmz/
plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading There were pleasanter pastimes, even for the women, contradictory as this may seem.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Very few people shopped after luncheon.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
pleasanter
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From this reading There were pleasanter pastimes, even for the women, contradictory as this may seem.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Over the entrances to the shops the proprietors were dropping the white and brown awnings for the day.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were pleasanter pastimes, even for the women, contradictory as this may seem.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
shoppedverbUS /ʃɑːpt/
inflected form of “shop” — do one's shopping
From this reading Very few people shopped after luncheon.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Over the entrances to the shops the proprietors were dropping the white and brown awnings for the day.
stairwaysnounUS /ˈsterweɪz/
plural of “stairway” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
torturousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃuːəs/
extremely painful
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very few people shopped after luncheon.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
in or at the place that
From this reading MARGUERITES AND EMERALDS From where he sat Courtlandt could see down the main thoroughfare of the pretty village.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
a Caucasian
From this reading Over the entrances to the shops the proprietors were dropping the white and brown awnings for the day.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There were pleasanter pastimes, even for the women, contradictory as this may seem.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading There were other streets, to be sure, but courtesy and good nature alone permitted this misapplication of title: they were merely a series of torturous enervating stairways of stone, up and down which noisy wooden sandals clattered all the day long.
