used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading If one is walking, the friends are invariably driving; if one is driving, of course the ubiquitous acquaintances are out for a stroll.
(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 All New York passes along Fifth Avenue at some time or another.
all-abounding
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From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading All New York passes along Fifth Avenue at some time or another.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All New York passes along Fifth Avenue at some time or another.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
a line of approach
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading If one is walking, the friends are invariably driving; if one is driving, of course the ubiquitous acquaintances are out for a stroll.
curbstonenounUS /ˈkɜːrbstoʊn/
a paving stone forming part of a curb
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading If one is walking, the friends are invariably driving; if one is driving, of course the ubiquitous acquaintances are out for a stroll.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
FIFTHnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one is walking, the friends are invariably driving; if one is driving, of course the ubiquitous acquaintances are out for a stroll.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
a message received and understood
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading If one is walking, the friends are invariably driving; if one is driving, of course the ubiquitous acquaintances are out for a stroll.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
medium-sizedadjective
intermediate in size
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
OMNIPRESENTadjectiveUS /ˌɑːmnɪˈprezənt/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All New York passes along Fifth Avenue at some time or another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If one is walking, the friends are invariably driving; if one is driving, of course the ubiquitous acquaintances are out for a stroll.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading All New York passes along Fifth Avenue at some time or another.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
salaciousadjectiveUS /səˈleɪʃəs/
characterized by lust
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All New York passes along Fifth Avenue at some time or another.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
make square
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading If one is walking, the friends are invariably driving; if one is driving, of course the ubiquitous acquaintances are out for a stroll.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All New York passes along Fifth Avenue at some time or another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
transpiresverbUS /trænˈspaɪərz/
third-person singular of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
ubiquitousadjectiveUS /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading If one is walking, the friends are invariably driving; if one is driving, of course the ubiquitous acquaintances are out for a stroll.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading If one is walking, the friends are invariably driving; if one is driving, of course the ubiquitous acquaintances are out for a stroll.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
at the time that
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The Avenue has a thousand curious eyes; those on the sidewalk peering into automobiles and carriages for sensations; those being whirled along in vehicles, straining their power in the quest of salacious information among the throng beyond the curbstone.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading All of one's friends are always passing along that way when one does not particularly wish to be seen by them.
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 THE OMNIPRESENT EYES OF FIFTH AVENUE The source of gossip in a village is the corner grocery store; in a small city, what goes on about the public square; in the medium-sized city, what transpires in the leading cafe; in New York, Fifth Avenue and Central Park are the all-abounding sources of gossip.
