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From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
AbyssinianounUS /æbˈsɪniːə/
Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
Aliu
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From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
Amba
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From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
Ankobar
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From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
subject to appointment
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
barternounUS /ˈbɑːrtər/
an equal exchange
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
buyersnounUS /ˈbaɪərz/
plural of “buyer” — a person who buys
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
characterizesverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzəz/
third-person singular of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
characterized by great determination
From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
set up or found
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — 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 Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
Mahomedan
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From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
market-place
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From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
MondaysnounUS /ˈmʌndiz/
plural of “monday” — the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
not any; not one
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
Piepoudre
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From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
sellersnounUS /ˈselərz/
English comic actor (1925-1980)
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
Shoa
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From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Nothing, I think, characterizes a peaceful people, or a healthy social condition, more than these weekly meetings for the mutual convenience of buyers and sellers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
TollnounUS /toʊl/
a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
TuesdaysnounUS /ˈtuːzdeɪz/
plural of “tuesday” — the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
vendorsnounUS /ˈvendərz/
plural of “vendor” — someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
Walderheros
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From this reading _July 29._--The next Friday, feeling somewhat stronger, I determined to accompany Walderheros to the market-place.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Market day in Aliu Amba.--Toll of wares.--Court of Piepoudre.-- Appearance of the market.--The salt money.--Character of the different vendors.--The prices of several articles.--No Jews in Abyssinia.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading As in England, the days of such weekly meetings, for the convenience of sale or barter, vary in the towns of Shoa.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading In Aliu Amba the Mahomedan Sabbath is found most convenient, whilst Ankobar market is held on Saturdays, and in other places Mondays or Tuesdays are the appointed days.
