Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Also half a page of his morning paper had been filled with a copy of that same prospectus, and the afternoon had brought another copy in the evening paper.

(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 Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

in addition

From this reading Also half a page of his morning paper had been filled with a copy of that same prospectus, and the afternoon had brought another copy in the evening paper.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

fearless and daring

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

with brightness

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Also half a page of his morning paper had been filled with a copy of that same prospectus, and the afternoon had brought another copy in the evening paper.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Also half a page of his morning paper had been filled with a copy of that same prospectus, and the afternoon had brought another copy in the evening paper.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

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From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

not still wet

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

with elaboration

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Also half a page of his morning paper had been filled with a copy of that same prospectus, and the afternoon had brought another copy in the evening paper.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Also half a page of his morning paper had been filled with a copy of that same prospectus, and the afternoon had brought another copy in the evening paper.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

informal intensifiers

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

shining intensely

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

coins made of gold

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Also half a page of his morning paper had been filled with a copy of that same prospectus, and the afternoon had brought another copy in the evening paper.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

the literary culture

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

small in range or scope

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

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 "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

not any; not one

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

on one occasion

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Also half a page of his morning paper had been filled with a copy of that same prospectus, and the afternoon had brought another copy in the evening paper.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Also half a page of his morning paper had been filled with a copy of that same prospectus, and the afternoon had brought another copy in the evening paper.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

post in a public place

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

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From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

past form of “plate” — coat with a layer of metal

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

in a respectful manner

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Also half a page of his morning paper had been filled with a copy of that same prospectus, and the afternoon had brought another copy in the evening paper.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

do one's shopping

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

a person, without saying who

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

an affix that is added at the end of the word

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading These, however, Dorrington observed at once, for he had himself that morning, in common with several thousand other people, received one by post.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

plural of “transfer” — the act of moving something from one location to another

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

precisely as stated

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On his way his attention was attracted by a very elaborately fitted cycle shop, which his recollection told him was new.

a Caucasian

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre Company" was the legend gilt above the great plate-glass window, and in the window itself stood many brilliantly enamelled and plated bicycles, each labelled on the frame with the flaming red and gold transfer of the firm; and in the midst of all was another bicycle covered with dried mud, of which, however, sufficient had been carefully cleared away to expose a similar glaring transfer to those that decorated the rest--with a placard announcing that on this particular machine somebody had ridden some incredible distance on bad roads in very little more than no time at all.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A crowd stood about the window and gaped respectfully at the placard, the bicycles, the transfers, and the mud, though they paid little attention to certain piles of folded white papers, endorsed in bold letters with the name of the company, with the suffix "limited" and the word "prospectus" in bloated black letter below.