used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Religion, romance and mischief give life and color to the name.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
a youthful male person
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Religion, romance and mischief give life and color to the name.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Religion, romance and mischief give life and color to the name.
Hallowe'ennounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading Hallowe’en!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Religion, romance and mischief give life and color to the name.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Religion, romance and mischief give life and color to the name.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Religion, romance and mischief give life and color to the name.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
not any; not one
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
predominatingverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
promenader
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From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Religion, romance and mischief give life and color to the name.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Religion, romance and mischief give life and color to the name.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
temeritynounUS /təˈmerəti/
fearless daring
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Religion, romance and mischief give life and color to the name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Religion, romance and mischief give life and color to the name.
at the time that
From this reading But in the mind of the American boy mischief is the predominating thought when the name is spoken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But that it has been so chosen no early promenader of the streets on the first morning in November will have the temerity to deny.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It is still a mystery why this particular night should have been chosen for indulgence in that form of juvenile pleasure which consists chiefly in removing loose property of Mr. Smith to the front yard of Mr. Jones.
