used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
AlluredverbUS /əˈlʊrd/
past form of “allure” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
BowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
ethicsnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
Festus
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From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
greasedadjectiveUS /ɡriːst/
smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
ten 10s
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
larcenynounUS /ˈlɑːrsəni/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
lavishesverbUS /ˈlævɪʃəz/
third-person singular of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
left-over
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From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
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 Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
maintainsverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
on one occasion
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
PATRIOTSnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
for each
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
poursverbUS /pɔːrz/
third-person singular of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
rejoicings
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From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
shelf-cluttering
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From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
three-ringed
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From this reading During the six days of its course the city habitually maintains the atmosphere of a three-ringed circus, the bustle of a county fair, and the business ethics of the Bowery.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading As Festus Willard once put it, "There is a sound of revelry by night and larceny by day."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Allured by widespread advertising and encouraged by special rates on the railroads, the countryside for a radius of one hundred miles pours its inhabitants into the local metropolis, their pockets filled with greased dollars.
Worthington
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From this reading Upon them Worthington lavishes its left-over and shelf-cluttering merchandise, at fifty per cent more than its value, amidst general rejoicings.
Worthington's
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From this reading PATRIOTS Worthington's Old Home Week is a gay, gaudy, and profitable institution.
