used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
braggartnoun
a very boastful and talkative person
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything, this October night, was soft and silent.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Old Philadelphia had fallen into her midnight nap.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Philadelphia had fallen into her midnight nap.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Philadelphia had fallen into her midnight nap.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
Howe'snounUS /haʊz/
possessive form of “howe” — United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Old Philadelphia had fallen into her midnight nap.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading Old Philadelphia had fallen into her midnight nap.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Everything, this October night, was soft and silent.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Everything, this October night, was soft and silent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Philadelphia had fallen into her midnight nap.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Old Philadelphia had fallen into her midnight nap.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
ribaldnounUS /ˈraɪbɑːld/
a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
roystering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Everything, this October night, was soft and silent.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Everything, this October night, was soft and silent.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
squibs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
tavernsnounUS /ˈtævərnz/
plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everything, this October night, was soft and silent.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Since Howe's time there had been a more decorous rule, and the taverns closed early.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything, this October night, was soft and silent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were no roystering soldiers flinging their money about and singing songs in King George's honor, or ribald squibs about the rebels, and braggart rhymes as to what they would do with them by and by.
