used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
busesnounUS /ˈbʌsɪz/
plural of “bus” — a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
carcassesnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəsɪz/
plural of “carcass” — the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
put or send forth
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
debrisnounUS /dəˈbriː/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
decayingverbUS /dɪˈkeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “decay” — lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
garbagenounUS /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
guttersnounUS /ˈɡʌtərz/
plural of “gutter” — a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was a part of New York that Julie had never seen.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
incandescentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈdesənt/
emitting light as a result of being heated
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
Julie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
mobbedverbUS /mɑːbd/
inflected form of “mob” — press tightly together or cram
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This was a part of New York that Julie had never seen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
not any; not one
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
and nothing more
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
rubble-filled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This was a part of New York that Julie had never seen.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
Stan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
stinkingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/
very bad
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
tenementsnounUS /ˈtenəmənts/
plural of “tenement” — a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a part of New York that Julie had never seen.
threadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
TwentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
two times
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
unreconstructedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrikənˈstrʌktɪd/
adhering to an attitude or position widely held to be outmoded
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
vandalismnounUS /ˈvændəlɪzəm/
willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No buses ran out here, and the only way that Stan and Julie could reach the court was on foot, threading their way through the debris of neglect and vandalism that littered the narrow streets.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gay crowds mobbed the box office for tickets; but few went back more than twice...._ The old courthouse was in the unreconstructed part of town.
in or at the place that
From this reading Twentieth century tenements, dimly illuminated by ancient incandescent lamps, lined the rubble-filled streets, where garbage and the decaying carcasses of poisoned rats lay stinking in the gutters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _With a new cast nightly, it was the best show in town.
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 This was a part of New York that Julie had never seen.
