used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
alternateadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərnət/
every second one of a series
From this reading Leathern aprons of ancient diligences split and seamed with alternate rain and drought.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Leathern aprons of ancient diligences split and seamed with alternate rain and drought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
apronsnounUS /ˈeɪprənz/
plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Leathern aprons of ancient diligences split and seamed with alternate rain and drought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
for the reason that
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
BEST-KNOWNadjective
most familiar or renowned
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
commonernounUS /ˈkɑːmənər/
a person who holds no title
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
cushion-stuffing
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From this reading Everywhere there was a musty smell of old cushion-stuffing.
diligences
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From this reading Leathern aprons of ancient diligences split and seamed with alternate rain and drought.
dismounted
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From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
droughtnounUS /draʊt/
a shortage of rainfall
From this reading Leathern aprons of ancient diligences split and seamed with alternate rain and drought.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere there was a musty smell of old cushion-stuffing.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
ill-treatmentnoun
cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
Jean-aux-Choux
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From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A keen whiff of stables wandered past.
Leathern
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From this reading Leathern aprons of ancient diligences split and seamed with alternate rain and drought.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading Everywhere there was a musty smell of old cushion-stuffing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Everywhere there was a musty smell of old cushion-stuffing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A keen whiff of stables wandered past.
penthousenounUS /ˈpenthaʊs/
an apartment located on the top floors of a building
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
protestationnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃən/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Leathern aprons of ancient diligences split and seamed with alternate rain and drought.
seamedadjective
having or joined by a seam or seams
From this reading Leathern aprons of ancient diligences split and seamed with alternate rain and drought.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Everywhere there was a musty smell of old cushion-stuffing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Leathern aprons of ancient diligences split and seamed with alternate rain and drought.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading A keen whiff of stables wandered past.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
carry out
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Everywhere there was a musty smell of old cushion-stuffing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
tramsnounUS /træmz/
plural of “tram” — a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading A keen whiff of stables wandered past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everywhere there was a musty smell of old cushion-stuffing.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
whiffnounUS /wɪf/
a short light gust of air
From this reading A keen whiff of stables wandered past.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Some had their "trams" pitifully uplifted to heaven in wooden protestation against such ill-treatment; some wept tears of cracked pitch because the sun had been too much with them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading THE BEST-KNOWN FACE IN THE WORLD Jean-aux-Choux dismounted from his Flanders mare at the entrance of a wide courtyard, littered with coaches and carriages, the best of these being backed under a sort of penthouse, but the commoner sort set out in the yard to take the bitter weather with the sweet.
