used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "It is--if he risks it," Josiah reluctantly allowed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
Fruiterernoun
a person who sells fruit
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
greengrocer's
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From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
grovelingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɔːvəlɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is--if he risks it," Josiah reluctantly allowed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
Hollis
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From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It is--if he risks it," Josiah reluctantly allowed.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is--if he risks it," Josiah reluctantly allowed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is--if he risks it," Josiah reluctantly allowed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
Josiah
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From this reading "It is--if he risks it," Josiah reluctantly allowed.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
a narrow way or road
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
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 Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
the literary culture
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
meageradjectiveUS /ˈmiːɡər/
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
used to form the superlative
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
MunicipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
one of four equal parts
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading "It is--if he risks it," Josiah reluctantly allowed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
move upward
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "It is--if he risks it," Josiah reluctantly allowed.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
do one's shopping
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
signboardnoun
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
a special situation
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
tramnounUS /træm/
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
twopencenoun
a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Five doors up on the left was a meager house that had been converted into a greengrocer's shop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maria became so tearful that she was unable to continue her dinner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
a Caucasian
From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
William
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From this reading By far the most imposing thing about it was a signboard, which, although sadly in need of a coat of paint, boldly displayed the name William Hollis Fruiterer, in white letters on a black ground.
XVIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
From this reading XVIII The next morning, about a quarter to ten, Josiah boarded a Municipal tram at the foot of The Rise, earning in the process the almost groveling respect of its conductor, and paid twopence for a journey to Love Lane.
