used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading There was no need whatever for Denry to spend money on advertising.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The first members of the club did all the advertising and made no charge for doing it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first members of the club did all the advertising and made no charge for doing it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The first members of the club did all the advertising and made no charge for doing it.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The success was that of his Universal Thrift Club.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
DAMESnounUS /deɪmz/
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
Denry
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From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The first members of the club did all the advertising and made no charge for doing it.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The first members of the club did all the advertising and made no charge for doing it.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
an act that fails
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first members of the club did all the advertising and made no charge for doing it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need whatever for Denry to spend money on advertising.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The success was that of his Universal Thrift Club.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
instalments
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From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first members of the club did all the advertising and made no charge for doing it.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
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 This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading There was no need whatever for Denry to spend money on advertising.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need whatever for Denry to spend money on advertising.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need whatever for Denry to spend money on advertising.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no need whatever for Denry to spend money on advertising.
on one occasion
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
RESCUERnounUS /ˈreskjuːər/
a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
do one's shopping
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading There was no need whatever for Denry to spend money on advertising.
subscribingverbUS /səbˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “subscribe” — offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
surfeitverbUS /ˈsɜːrfət/
supply or feed to surfeit
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need whatever for Denry to spend money on advertising.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
ThriftnounUS /θrɪft/
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
From this reading The success was that of his Universal Thrift Club.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
TownsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The success was that of his Universal Thrift Club.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The success was that of his Universal Thrift Club.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading There was no need whatever for Denry to spend money on advertising.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading THE RESCUER OF DAMES I It next happened that Denry began to suffer from the ravages of a malady which is almost worse than failure--namely, a surfeit of success.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading This device, by which members after subscribing one pound in weekly instalments could at once get two pounds' worth of goods at nearly any large shop in the district, appealed with enormous force to the democracy of the Five Towns.
