used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was these comments that attracted Mr Dexter's attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It was these comments that attracted Mr Dexter's attention.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was these comments that attracted Mr Dexter's attention.
congestedadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒestəd/
overfull as with blood
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
cranedverbUS /kreɪnd/
past form of “crane” — stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
cyclingnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/
the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
Dexter's
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From this reading It was these comments that attracted Mr Dexter's attention.
dismounted
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From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He was just in time to see the most stirring incident of the fight.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
set up or found
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was just in time to see the most stirring incident of the fight.
a single distinct event
From this reading He was just in time to see the most stirring incident of the fight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was these comments that attracted Mr Dexter's attention.
and nothing more
From this reading He was just in time to see the most stirring incident of the fight.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
the force of workers available
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was just in time to see the most stirring incident of the fight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was these comments that attracted Mr Dexter's attention.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
Pedder
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From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
raucousadjectiveUS /ˈrɔːkəs/
unpleasantly loud and harsh
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was just in time to see the most stirring incident of the fight.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading He was just in time to see the most stirring incident of the fight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was these comments that attracted Mr Dexter's attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was these comments that attracted Mr Dexter's attention.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was just in time to see the most stirring incident of the fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
uns
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From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading When, cycling across the bridge, he found the south side of it entirely congested, and heard raucous voices urging certain unseen "little 'uns" now to "go it" and anon to "vote for Pedder", his curiosity was aroused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was these comments that attracted Mr Dexter's attention.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He dismounted and pushed his way through the crowd until he got a clear view of what was happening below.
at the time that
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, therefore, the water began to fly from boat to boat, kind-hearted men fetched their friends from neighbouring public houses and craned with them over the parapet, observing the sport and commenting thereon.
