used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A "CONSPIRACY TRIP."
having companions or an escort
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The population of the little town was rapidly increasing by an influx of Pietists from neighbouring hamlets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
beadlesnounUS /ˈbiːdəlz/
plural of “beadle” — a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
Clara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
CONSPIRACYnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading A "CONSPIRACY TRIP."
a female human offspring
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
take in liquids
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Zorki was in a state of joyous excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
Gornovo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
hamletsnounUS /ˈhæmləts/
plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading The population of the little town was rapidly increasing by an influx of Pietists from neighbouring hamlets.
hangersnounUS /ˈhæŋərz/
plural of “hanger” — a worker who hangs something
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Zorki was in a state of joyous excitement.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The population of the little town was rapidly increasing by an influx of Pietists from neighbouring hamlets.
influxnounUS /ˈɪnflʌks/
the process of flowing in
From this reading The population of the little town was rapidly increasing by an influx of Pietists from neighbouring hamlets.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Zorki was in a state of joyous excitement.
kerchiefnounUS /ˈkɜːrtʃəf/
a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
leavingsnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋz/
plural of “leaving” — the act of departing
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
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 The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
the force of workers available
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The population of the little town was rapidly increasing by an influx of Pietists from neighbouring hamlets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Zorki was in a state of joyous excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
Pietists
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The population of the little town was rapidly increasing by an influx of Pietists from neighbouring hamlets.
with speed
From this reading The population of the little town was rapidly increasing by an influx of Pietists from neighbouring hamlets.
reciters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
scribesnounUS /skraɪbz/
plural of “scribe” — French playwright (1791-1861)
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
secretariesnounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Zorki was in a state of joyous excitement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The population of the little town was rapidly increasing by an influx of Pietists from neighbouring hamlets.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A "CONSPIRACY TRIP."
uneducatedadjectiveUS /əˈnedʒʊkeɪtɪd/
not having a good education
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zorki was in a state of joyous excitement.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
which person or people
From this reading Clara, with a kerchief round her head, which gave her the appearance of an uneducated "daughter of Israel," was watching a group of men and boys who stood chattering and joking in front of one of the best houses in town, at the edge of the market place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
workshopsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːps/
plural of “workshop” — small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading The "Good Jew" of Gornovo, accompanied by a retinue of beadles, secretaries, "reciters," attendants, scribes and hangers on, was pleased to grace the little community with his annual visit; so the Pietists had left their workshops and places of business to drink in religious ecstasy and to scramble for advice, miracles and the blessed leavings from the holy man's table.
Zorki
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zorki was in a state of joyous excitement.
