used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
anew
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
banishes
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From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE BOLERO DANCER WITH THE GYPSY BLOOD.
BOLEROnounUS /boʊˈleroʊ/
music written in the rhythm of the bolero dance
From this reading THE BOLERO DANCER WITH THE GYPSY BLOOD.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
callesverbUS /keɪlz/
third-person singular of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
DANCERnounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading THE BOLERO DANCER WITH THE GYPSY BLOOD.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
divisible by two
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
fiddlenounUS /ˈfɪdəl/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
garnishedverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
GYPSYnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading THE BOLERO DANCER WITH THE GYPSY BLOOD.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
Juan
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From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
set afire or burning
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
engage in
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
narrowestadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊəst/
superlative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
not any; not one
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
PortonounUS /ˈpɔːrtoʊ/
port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
RiconounUS /ˈriːkoʊ/
law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
San
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From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
shopkeepernounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
in the near future
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
statehood
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From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
possessing sweep
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOLERO DANCER WITH THE GYPSY BLOOD.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
vieverbUS /vaɪ/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Porto Rico as a territory of the progressive American republic will soon be transformed--while advancing with giant strides along the material road that may lead to statehood, the island must gradually lose those picturesque and distinctly national features that have marked Spanish rule for centuries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BOLERO DANCER WITH THE GYPSY BLOOD.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading But the halo of romance and the worship of military heroes that has been her portion during these long centuries--alas! they have fled, to return no more.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading Never again will San Juan be the same gay, careless, pleasure seeking capital of the past--the business loving, bustling Yankee shopkeeper banishes such folly, or at best makes it play second fiddle to his trading.
a late time of life
From this reading San Juan will be swept and garnished, her streets paved, her narrowest _calles_ lighted, and within a few years she may vie even with Boston in regard to the conditions that make life worth living to the average American.
