Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

later than; following

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

how long something has existed

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

(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 NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The breeding ground of disorder and crime is to be found in the all night saloons.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading The breeding ground of disorder and crime is to be found in the all night saloons.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

plural of “buyer” — a person who buys

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The breeding ground of disorder and crime is to be found in the all night saloons.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “den” — the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading The breeding ground of disorder and crime is to be found in the all night saloons.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

to come or go into

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

plural of “entertainer” — a person who tries to please or amuse

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

inflected form of “entrap” — take or catch as if in a snare or trap

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “fad” — an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

set up or found

From this reading The breeding ground of disorder and crime is to be found in the all night saloons.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The breeding ground of disorder and crime is to be found in the all night saloons.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The breeding ground of disorder and crime is to be found in the all night saloons.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

the force of workers available

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

absolutely essential

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

plural of “ordinance” — an authoritative rule

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

something that results

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “powder” — a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

-ing form of “prohibit” — command against

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

plural of “prostitute” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

in the recent past

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

plural of “robbery” — larceny by threat of violence

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

not marked by the use of reason

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

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From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

the environmental condition

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The breeding ground of disorder and crime is to be found in the all night saloons.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

plural of “thug” — an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The breeding ground of disorder and crime is to be found in the all night saloons.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A more rigid rule has recently been applied to the larger of the down town, or business district, basement saloons.

plural of “transient” — one who stays for only a short time

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

having no limits in range or scope

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

tell voluntarily

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Despite the stringent ordinances prohibiting the "open door" after midnight, in the most dissolute districts throughout the city, along the streets and avenues of the north, west and south divisions, under ground and on its surface, these dens invite the depraved of both sexes to enter, remain, dissipate and carouse through the night.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Murders, robberies and assaults are the necessary outcome of the unlimited drinking, the ribald language, the senseless jealousies, and the heated passions of the motley crowds which are at all times the fascinated patrons of these joints.

at a wholesale price

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading ALL NIGHT SALOONS--CHARACTER OF--THIEVES, THUGS AND PROSTITUTES IN--VISITORS--COUNTRY BUYERS, TRANSIENTS, DELEGATES, YOUTH AND OLD AGE--WOMEN IN--CHARACTER OF--BASEMENT SALOONS--SCENES IN--PRIVATE ROOMS--SCENES IN ALL NIGHT SALOONS--DANCING--MUSIC--MORNING HOURS--ROBBERIES, ETC., PLANNED--GIRLS ENTRAPPED--YOUNG MEN RUINED--QUARRELS--RAIDS--DRINKING--SURROUNDINGS OF--HOUSES OF ILL FAME--ASSIGNATION HOUSES--SLUMMING PARTIES--FADS--SALVATION AND VOLUNTEER ARMY--INMATES OF--HOW MANAGED--PRACTICES IN-- SUPERSTITIONS--LUCK POWDERS--SOURCES OF SUPPLY--PATRONS OF-- WHOLESALE HOUSE ENTERTAINERS--POLICE PROTECTION--DISEASES-- ATTEMPTS AT REFORM--PEOPLE INDIFFERENT.