Chapter IV

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

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Men bought distant pasture-land for a song and sold it for an opera.

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

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Men bought distant pasture-land for a song and sold it for an opera.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Men bought distant pasture-land for a song and sold it for an opera.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

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

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

plural of “equity” — the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

at any time

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

extremely pleasing

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

moving swiftly

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

the extent of land abutting on a street or water

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

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

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

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

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

set down according to a plan

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

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

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

the force of workers available

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

not any; not one

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading Men bought distant pasture-land for a song and sold it for an opera.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

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

From this reading Men bought distant pasture-land for a song and sold it for an opera.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

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

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Men bought distant pasture-land for a song and sold it for an opera.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

an area composed of subdivided lots

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

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

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

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

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

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

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

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

From this reading Detroit was flying high; it was spending as few cities have ever spent.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

at the time that

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

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

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

which person or people

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No clerk or school-teacher was too poor to own a lot in a subdivision, laid out with sidewalks and shade trees, miles beyond the city's limits.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Overnight land increased in value, so that fortunate ones who paid ten dollars down on a lot sold their equities within the month at profits of hundreds of dollars.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.

a late time of life

From this reading Wealth poured in upon her, and men who, ten years before, had worried when they heard their landlady's step on the stairs were building palaces in the midst of grounds for which they paid fabulous sums for each foot of frontage.