used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILL Martha walked home from the theater.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
alluringly
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From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
any thing at all
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILL Martha walked home from the theater.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
clangingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋɪŋ/
having a loud resonant metallic sound
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
CrowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
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 It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
fro
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From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILL Martha walked home from the theater.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
gongsnounUS /ɡɔːŋz/
plural of “gong” — a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILL Martha walked home from the theater.
HUNDRED-DOLLAR
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From this reading A HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILL Martha walked home from the theater.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
limousinesnounUS /ˈlɪməziːnz/
plural of “limousine” — large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
longinglyadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/
in a yearning manner
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
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 Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
Martha
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From this reading A HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILL Martha walked home from the theater.
matineenounUS /ˈmætɪneɪ/
a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
the force of workers available
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This was New York.
newsboys
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From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
an amount of time
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
semi-darkness
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From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
do one's shopping
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
street-cars
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From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
taxicabsnounUS /ˈtæksikæbz/
plural of “taxicab” — a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILL Martha walked home from the theater.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading A HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILL Martha walked home from the theater.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was New York.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILL Martha walked home from the theater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
at the time that
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Shop windows tempted the passer-by most alluringly, and Martha gazed longingly into many of them, but shook her head resolutely at the mere notion of purchasing anything.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Crowds of smartly dressed women and well-groomed men surged to and fro; taxicabs and private limousines darted in every direction; the clanging of the gongs of the street-cars and the shrill cries of newsboys added to the general confusion; and the lights of a thousand electric signs glared brilliantly in the semi-darkness of early nightfall.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was after the matinee, in early winter, the period of the year when upper Broadway is the most wonderful street in all the world.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading This was New York.
