adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Like the spokes of a wheel converging streams of human life flow into this agitated pool.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
apexnounUS /ˈeɪpeks/
the highest point (of something)
From this reading It is in the shape of a triangle with a rounded apex.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
cabsnounUS /kæbz/
plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
convergingnounUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
the act of converging (coming closer)
From this reading Like the spokes of a wheel converging streams of human life flow into this agitated pool.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
ExchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Like the spokes of a wheel converging streams of human life flow into this agitated pool.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
HorsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Like the spokes of a wheel converging streams of human life flow into this agitated pool.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is in the shape of a triangle with a rounded apex.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Like the spokes of a wheel converging streams of human life flow into this agitated pool.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
omnibusesnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəsəz/
plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
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From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Like the spokes of a wheel converging streams of human life flow into this agitated pool.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading It is in the shape of a triangle with a rounded apex.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It is in the shape of a triangle with a rounded apex.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Like the spokes of a wheel converging streams of human life flow into this agitated pool.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Like the spokes of a wheel converging streams of human life flow into this agitated pool.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like the spokes of a wheel converging streams of human life flow into this agitated pool.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading A stream of traffic runs on either side, and other streets send their currents down into the open space before it.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading It is in the shape of a triangle with a rounded apex.
vansnounUS /vænz/
plural of “van” — any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Horses and carriages, carts, vans, omnibuses, cabs, every kind of conveyance cross each other’s course in every possible direction.
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Like the spokes of a wheel converging streams of human life flow into this agitated pool.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There is a place in front of the Royal Exchange where the wide pavement reaches out like a promontory.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is in the shape of a triangle with a rounded apex.
