adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Rent-day, announced Pugsy, fell on the last day of the month.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
CarefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
datnounUS /dæt/
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Rent-day, announced Pugsy, fell on the last day of the month.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
deir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
Dere's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
dey
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From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
EvidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Evidently a hustler, our nameless friend," said Psmith.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
fam'lies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Rent-day, announced Pugsy, fell on the last day of the month.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
fer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
findsnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Evidently a hustler, our nameless friend," said Psmith.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/
to hook or entangle
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
hustlernounUS /ˈhʌsələr/
a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
From this reading "Evidently a hustler, our nameless friend," said Psmith.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
incognitoadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkɔːɡˈniːtoʊ/
with your identity concealed
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
jeansnounUS /dʒiːnz/
(used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Rent-day, announced Pugsy, fell on the last day of the month.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
Maloney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Rent-day, announced Pugsy, fell on the last day of the month.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading "Evidently a hustler, our nameless friend," said Psmith.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rent-day, announced Pugsy, fell on the last day of the month.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Evidently a hustler, our nameless friend," said Psmith.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
PLEASANTadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
Psmith
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From this reading "Evidently a hustler, our nameless friend," said Psmith.
Pugsy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rent-day, announced Pugsy, fell on the last day of the month.
Rent-day
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From this reading Rent-day, announced Pugsy, fell on the last day of the month.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
rubbered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
sleut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
STREETnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
stuffnounUS /stʌf/
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
t'ings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I rubbered around," he said, "and did de sleut' act, and I finds t'ings out.
tenementsnounUS /ˈtenəmənts/
plural of “tenement” — a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dere's a feller comes round 'bout supper time dat day, an' den it's up to de fam'lies what lives in de tenements to dig down into deir jeans fer de stuff, or out dey goes dat same night."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN PLEASANT STREET Careful inquiries, conducted incognito by Master Maloney among the denizens of Pleasant Street, brought the information that rents in the tenements were collected not weekly but monthly, a fact which must undoubtedly cause a troublesome hitch in the campaign.
