used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The night was alive with the jubilant and raucous gaiety of a young mining camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
a line of approach
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The night was alive with the jubilant and raucous gaiety of a young mining camp.
candournoun
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It had, however, plenty of saloons, dance halls, and gambling houses.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The night was alive with the jubilant and raucous gaiety of a young mining camp.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading It had, however, plenty of saloons, dance halls, and gambling houses.
gradedadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪdəd/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It had, however, plenty of saloons, dance halls, and gambling houses.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It had, however, plenty of saloons, dance halls, and gambling houses.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It had, however, plenty of saloons, dance halls, and gambling houses.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The night was alive with the jubilant and raucous gaiety of a young mining camp.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
a narrow way or road
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading The night was alive with the jubilant and raucous gaiety of a young mining camp.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
not any; not one
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
Piodie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
PITnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
a full supply
From this reading It had, however, plenty of saloons, dance halls, and gambling houses.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
raucousadjectiveUS /ˈrɔːkəs/
unpleasantly loud and harsh
From this reading The night was alive with the jubilant and raucous gaiety of a young mining camp.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It had, however, plenty of saloons, dance halls, and gambling houses.
sewersnounUS /ˈsuːərz/
plural of “sewer” — a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
sidewalksnounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːks/
plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was alive with the jubilant and raucous gaiety of a young mining camp.
waterworksnounUS /ˈwɔːtərwɜːrks/
a public utility that provides water
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE PIT OF NIGHT Hugh strolled down Turkey Creek Avenue and lost himself in the crowd which filled the walks and jostled its overflow into the road.
whipsawedverbUS /ˈwɪpsɔːd/
past form of “whipsaw” — victimize, especially in gambling or negotiations
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading These advertised their wares to the world with a childlike candour, flinging shafts of light from windows and open doors upon the muddy lane between the rows of buildings.
but in spite of that
From this reading Piodie called itself a city, but it had as yet no street lights, no sewers, no waterworks, no graded roads, and no sidewalks other than a few whipsawed planks laid by private enterprise.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The night was alive with the jubilant and raucous gaiety of a young mining camp.
