used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
ABOUNDverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
in addition
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The insignia of the order is a small soup-can mounted on the radiator of the member’s automobile.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
bawlverbUS /bɔːl/
shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
cansnounUS /kænz/
plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
celluloidnounUS /ˈseləlɔɪd/
highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
CHEAPadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
having made preparations
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
IMMIGRANTSnounUS /ˈɪməɡrənts/
plural of “immigrant” — a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading The insignia of the order is a small soup-can mounted on the radiator of the member’s automobile.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
the literary culture
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
LOCALadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
member'snounUS /ˈmembərz/
possessive form of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The insignia of the order is a small soup-can mounted on the radiator of the member’s automobile.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The insignia of the order is a small soup-can mounted on the radiator of the member’s automobile.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The insignia of the order is a small soup-can mounted on the radiator of the member’s automobile.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
PALMnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
go across or through
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
passwordnounUS /ˈpæswɜːrd/
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
profanedadjective
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
radiatornounUS /ˈreɪdieɪtər/
any object that radiates energy
From this reading The insignia of the order is a small soup-can mounted on the radiator of the member’s automobile.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
safeguardedverbUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “safeguard” — make safe
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
SKATESnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
soup-can
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The insignia of the order is a small soup-can mounted on the radiator of the member’s automobile.
stamped-in-the-can
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
sun-hunter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
tastefullyadverbUS /ˈteɪstfəli/
with taste; in a tasteful manner
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
TIN-CAN
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From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
TIN-CANNERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
TOURISTSnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He lives in more or less permanent settlements known as tin-can towns; and his interests are safeguarded by a flourishing organization rejoicing in the impressive title of Tin-Can Tourists of the World.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
UNSUPERVISEDadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːpərvaɪzd/
not supervised or under constant observation
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
at the time that
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is also a password which the members bawl at one another when they pass on the road; but this is one of the secrets of the fraternity that should not be profaned by publication.
a Caucasian
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The badge of the Tin-Can Tourists of the World is a small white celluloid button with the letters T C T tastefully disposed on it in dark blue.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading OF THE TIN-CAN TOURISTS OF THE WORLD--OF IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER UNSUPERVISED VISITORS, NATIONAL AND LOCAL--OF CHEAP SKATES--AND OF THE REASON WHY TIN-CANNERS DO NOT ABOUND IN PALM BEACH It is due to the heavy weight of cans carried by these automobiles that the true, stamped-in-the-can sun-hunter is known to himself, to his friends and to his enemies as a tin-can tourist.
