used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
Casco
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From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
cold-storage
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From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
fishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
set up or found
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
FultonnounUS /ˈfʊltən/
American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
usually; as a rule
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
lobsternounUS /ˈlɑːbstər/
flesh of a lobster
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
the force of workers available
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
middlemannounUS /ˈmɪdəlmæn/
someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
OffensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
for each
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
confined on all sides
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
Tescheron
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From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
three-cent
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From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hastened to Fulton Market and there found Mr. Tescheron surrounded by the slippery remnants of a big day's business in cold-storage and fresh merchandise.
TradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading As an Inspector of Offensive Trades, I am ready to testify that the odor of the market is generally an index of the strength of the bank balance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
which person or people
From this reading The middleman who stands between the inhabitants of the sea and those of the land is indeed a fisher of men as well as fish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was not satisfied with my partial victory before the lawyers.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
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 Here the art of making a three-cent Casco Bay lobster worth two thousand per cent. more on the New York City restaurant table is largely developed.
