highly skilled
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
DevilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading The enthusiasm is, however, part of their inhabitants' nature, and has nothing to do with the dismal surroundings.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
dog-cart
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From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
dye-shop
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From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The enthusiasm is, however, part of their inhabitants' nature, and has nothing to do with the dismal surroundings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The enthusiasm is, however, part of their inhabitants' nature, and has nothing to do with the dismal surroundings.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The enthusiasm is, however, part of their inhabitants' nature, and has nothing to do with the dismal surroundings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The enthusiasm is, however, part of their inhabitants' nature, and has nothing to do with the dismal surroundings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
LancashirenounUS /ˈlæŋkəʃaɪr/
a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
the act of departing
From this reading So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
miryadjective
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The enthusiasm is, however, part of their inhabitants' nature, and has nothing to do with the dismal surroundings.
not any; not one
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The enthusiasm is, however, part of their inhabitants' nature, and has nothing to do with the dismal surroundings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
pale-facedadjective
having a pale face
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
PARADEnounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The enthusiasm is, however, part of their inhabitants' nature, and has nothing to do with the dismal surroundings.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The enthusiasm is, however, part of their inhabitants' nature, and has nothing to do with the dismal surroundings.
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church.
sweatedverbUS /ˈswetɪd/
past form of “sweat” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading So leaving him at the venerable "Swan," I hurried through the miry streets toward the church.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
at the time that
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
which person or people
From this reading THE CHURCH PARADE It was raining hard when I climbed into the dog-cart and rattled away into the darkness, while somewhat to my surprise Robert the Devil, or Devilish Bob, as those who had the care of him called the bay horse, played no antics on the outward journey, which was safely accomplished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They were thronged with pale-faced men and women who had sweated out their vigor in the glare of red furnace, dye-shop, and humming mill, but there was no lack of enthusiasm.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I do not think there are any cities in the world with the same public spirit and pride in local customs that one may find in the grimy towns of Lancashire.