adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Walk in, young gentlemen,” said a stout man, at the entrance of one shop.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No, I thank you,” replied Dick, “as the fly said to the spider.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
BROADWAYnounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
CHATHAM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading “We’re selling off at less than cost.”
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading “No, I thank you,” replied Dick, “as the fly said to the spider.”
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “Walk in, young gentlemen,” said a stout man, at the entrance of one shop.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading “No, I thank you,” replied Dick, “as the fly said to the spider.”
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Walk in, young gentlemen,” said a stout man, at the entrance of one shop.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, I thank you,” replied Dick, “as the fly said to the spider.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “We’re selling off at less than cost.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Walk in, young gentlemen,” said a stout man, at the entrance of one shop.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “No, I thank you,” replied Dick, “as the fly said to the spider.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “We’re selling off at less than cost.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Walk in, young gentlemen,” said a stout man, at the entrance of one shop.
passersby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, I thank you,” replied Dick, “as the fly said to the spider.”
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Walk in, young gentlemen,” said a stout man, at the entrance of one shop.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading “We’re selling off at less than cost.”
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading “Walk in, young gentlemen,” said a stout man, at the entrance of one shop.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading “No, I thank you,” replied Dick, “as the fly said to the spider.”
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading “Walk in, young gentlemen,” said a stout man, at the entrance of one shop.
STREETnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “We’re selling off at less than cost.”
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “No, I thank you,” replied Dick, “as the fly said to the spider.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
WalknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “Walk in, young gentlemen,” said a stout man, at the entrance of one shop.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
We're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We’re selling off at less than cost.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CHATHAM STREET AND BROADWAY They were soon in Chatham Street, walking between rows of ready-made clothing shops, many of which had half their stock in trade exposed on the sidewalk.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The proprietors of these establishments stood at the doors, watching attentively the passersby, extending urgent invitations to any who even glanced at the goods to enter.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No, I thank you,” replied Dick, “as the fly said to the spider.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Walk in, young gentlemen,” said a stout man, at the entrance of one shop.
