used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
(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 Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
bewitchingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
Bobby'snounUS /ˈbɑːbiz/
possessive form of “bobby” — an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
broadclothnoun
a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
comediannounUS /kəˈmiːdiən/
a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
congregateverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəɡeɪt/
come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
cranedverbUS /kreɪnd/
past form of “crane” — stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
dispensernounUS /dɪˈspensər/
a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
fiendsnounUS /fiːndz/
plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
frillsnounUS /frɪlz/
plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
a state of high honor
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
HollywoodnounUS /ˈhɑːliwʊd/
the film industry of the United States
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
knickerbockersnounUS /ˈnɪkərbɑːkərz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
Lantry
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From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
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 Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
the force of workers available
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Of course Hollywood, like all known civilized places where men do congregate, had its array of camera fiends.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
on the contrary
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
carry out
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
very small
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
in the direction of
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a little after eight of the clock on the following morning that the comedian took his way along the boulevard towards the Lantry studio.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
a Caucasian
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
which person or people
From this reading As he went his way he dispensed lavish smiles to right and left, and poor indeed was he in human feeling who failed to return smile for smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bobby’s eyes were dancing with mischief; the soul of the weather, gay and bland, had entered into him.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Many a passer-by craned his neck, having passed Bobby, to take an admiring look at the tiny dispenser of joy who, attired in black broadcloth knickerbockers, a vest of the same material cut away generously from the breast and decked with two shining buttons where it met at the waist, a white shirt foaming into frills, the sleeves of which were held up above the wrists by two bewitching white ribbons, was really rather like to a lily of the field than Solomon clothed in all his glory.
