used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading By-and-by the constable arrived at a deserted market-square, and proceeded to cross it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By-and-by the constable arrived at a deserted market-square, and proceeded to cross it.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
By-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading By-and-by the constable arrived at a deserted market-square, and proceeded to cross it.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading By-and-by the constable arrived at a deserted market-square, and proceeded to cross it.
travel across or pass over
From this reading By-and-by the constable arrived at a deserted market-square, and proceeded to cross it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The short winter day was nearly ended.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The short winter day was nearly ended.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
divisible by two
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
at any time
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By-and-by the constable arrived at a deserted market-square, and proceeded to cross it.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
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 They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
market-square
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From this reading By-and-by the constable arrived at a deserted market-square, and proceeded to cross it.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The short winter day was nearly ended.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
not any; not one
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
and nothing more
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading By-and-by the constable arrived at a deserted market-square, and proceeded to cross it.
with speed
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
precisely, exactly
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
except for; apart from
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The short winter day was nearly ended.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
stragglersnounUS /ˈstræɡlərz/
plural of “straggler” — someone who strays or falls behind
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The short winter day was nearly ended.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked neither to the right nor to the left; they paid no attention to our party, they did not even seem to see them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The short winter day was nearly ended.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
which person or people
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The short winter day was nearly ended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The streets were deserted, save for a few random stragglers, and these hurried straight along, with the intent look of people who were only anxious to accomplish their errands as quickly as possible, and then snugly house themselves from the rising wind and the gathering twilight.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Edward the Sixth wondered if the spectacle of a king on his way to jail had ever encountered such marvellous indifference before.
