used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The all New York of fashion and wealth was taking its afternoon sunning.
(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 The all New York of fashion and wealth was taking its afternoon sunning.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
a line of approach
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
Avenue'snounUS /ˈævənuːz/
possessive form of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
cosmopolitanadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlətən/
growing or occurring in many parts of the world
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
equipages
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From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
fabulousadjectiveUS /ˈfæbjələs/
extremely pleasing
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The all New York of fashion and wealth was taking its afternoon sunning.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
five-o'clock
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From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
incalculableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkælkjələbəl/
not able to be computed or enumerated
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
social deportment
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The all New York of fashion and wealth was taking its afternoon sunning.
NinetiesnounUS /ˈnaɪntiz/
the decade from 1890 to 1899
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
promenaders
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From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Fifth Avenue presented its customary animated and brilliant picture of refined cosmopolitan life.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
sidewalksnounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːks/
plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
stylishlyadverbUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃli/
in a stylish manner
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
sunningverbUS /ˈsʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “sun” — expose one's body to the sun
From this reading The all New York of fashion and wealth was taking its afternoon sunning.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The all New York of fashion and wealth was taking its afternoon sunning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
Twenty-thirdadjective
coming next after the twenty-second in position
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
typicallyadverbUS /ˈtɪpɪkli/
in a typical manner
From this reading For the foreigner making a study of our national manners, the Avenue's five-o'clock parade any fine afternoon during the season presents a scene as typically American as he may expect to find.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here in this one narrow, splendid thoroughfare, stretching in a noble line, as the crow flies, from Twenty-third Street away up to the Nineties, is concentrated the fabulous, incalculable wealth of the United States.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The all New York of fashion and wealth was taking its afternoon sunning.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The all New York of fashion and wealth was taking its afternoon sunning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sidewalks were crowded to the curb with stylishly dressed promenaders, the roadway blocked with smart automobiles and handsome equipages.
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 all New York of fashion and wealth was taking its afternoon sunning.
