used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RAMBLE OVER ST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Every shop had a picture before it, expressive of the occupation of its owner.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every shop had a picture before it, expressive of the occupation of its owner.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Every shop had a picture before it, expressive of the occupation of its owner.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every shop had a picture before it, expressive of the occupation of its owner.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every shop had a picture before it, expressive of the occupation of its owner.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Every shop had a picture before it, expressive of the occupation of its owner.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
engage in
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Every shop had a picture before it, expressive of the occupation of its owner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A RAMBLE OVER ST.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Every shop had a picture before it, expressive of the occupation of its owner.
painter'snounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
possessive form of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
PETERSBURGnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading PETERSBURG.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Every shop had a picture before it, expressive of the occupation of its owner.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
with low volume
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
RAMBLEverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading A RAMBLE OVER ST.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
do one's shopping
From this reading Every shop had a picture before it, expressive of the occupation of its owner.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
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From this reading A RAMBLE OVER ST.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
tallow-chandler
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From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a nation of painters Russia must be!" exclaimed I, as we quietly moved through the silent streets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here was a tempting board covered with representations of every loaf and roll that a painter's fancy could devise; there a tallow-chandler did his best to make candles appear picturesque.
