used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I asked Franklin about this, and he said that he felt it had exceptional vitality—something different.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
on or to one side
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked Franklin about this, and he said that he felt it had exceptional vitality—something different.
a line of approach
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
BinghamtonnounUS /ˈbɪŋəmtən/
a city in south central New York near the border with Pennsylvania
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t tell you what it is,” he said.
Carmel
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From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
divisible by two
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading I asked Franklin about this, and he said that he felt it had exceptional vitality—something different.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I asked Franklin about this, and he said that he felt it had exceptional vitality—something different.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading I asked Franklin about this, and he said that he felt it had exceptional vitality—something different.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
HAUTE
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From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I asked Franklin about this, and he said that he felt it had exceptional vitality—something different.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
IndianapolisnounUS /ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/
the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I can’t tell you what it is,” he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
set afire or burning
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
most important element
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
minusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
perfervidadjective
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
postoffice
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From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I asked Franklin about this, and he said that he felt it had exceptional vitality—something different.
Sandusky
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From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
express in words
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I asked Franklin about this, and he said that he felt it had exceptional vitality—something different.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
express in words
From this reading “I can’t tell you what it is,” he said.
TERRE
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From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I asked Franklin about this, and he said that he felt it had exceptional vitality—something different.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading I asked Franklin about this, and he said that he felt it had exceptional vitality—something different.
WabashnounUS /ˈwɔːbæʃ/
a tributary of the Ohio River that rises in western Ohio and flows southwestward across Indiana
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I can’t tell you what it is,” he said.
which person or people
From this reading “I have heard boys up in Carmel and Indianapolis who have been down here say it was a ‘hot town.’
Wilkes-Barré
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From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It had the usual main street (Wabash Avenue) lighted with many lamps, the city hall, postoffice, principal hotel, and theatres; but I will say this for it, it seemed more vital than most of these other places—more like Wilkes-Barré or Binghamton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF TERRE HAUTE Aside from these perfervid memories in connection with it, Terre Haute was not so different from Fort Wayne, or even Sandusky, minus the lake.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I can’t tell you what it is,” he said.
