Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

having companions or an escort

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

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From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

plural of “buyer” — a person who buys

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

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From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

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From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

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From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

plural of “commodity” — articles of commerce

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

a formal or authoritative proclamation

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

plural of “encampment” — a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It was Stuhlweissenburg fair.

a city in north central Morocco; religious center

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

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From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

plural of “furrier” — someone whose occupation is making or repairing fur garments

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

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From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Stuhlweissenburg fair.

past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

plural of “lackey” — a male servant (especially a footman)

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

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From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

immediately past

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

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From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

plural of “nag” — someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

not one, and not any

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

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From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

plural of “shoemaker” — a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

in a strange manner

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

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From this reading It was Stuhlweissenburg fair.

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From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

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From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

having a variety of colors

From this reading The encampments begin with rows of shoemakers and furriers, then come variegated groups of merchants from outlying provinces.

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From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Foreign wares there are none, for the "dumping" of useless foreign commodities is forbidden by an imperial edict.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was Stuhlweissenburg fair.

during the time that

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.

which person or people

From this reading Here and there flitted strangely clad figures--a Wallachian boyar with his sheepskin cap, or a Servian with his scarlet fez, and turbanned Turks, the remnant of the expelled Mussulman population, who had come to sell their last sheep, and then follow the rest of their folk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the chaffering, chattering crowd of market folk, cattle-drivers and swine-herds jostled country land-owners accompanied by their lackeys, and shepherds in gay cloaks, while gipsy horse-dealers, with their ragged coats bright with silver buttons, trotted out their prancing nags to attract possible buyers.