used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
(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 Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
contiguousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪɡjuːəs/
very close or connected in space or time
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
without stop or interruption
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It was in this fourth ward, in the quietest district, that Shaughnessy's wholesale house was located.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
Goldberg'snounUS /ˈɡoʊldbərɡz/
possessive form of “goldberg” — United States cartoonist who drew intricate diagrams of very complicated and impractical contraptions that accomplished little or nothing (1883-1970)
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was in this fourth ward, in the quietest district, that Shaughnessy's wholesale house was located.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was in this fourth ward, in the quietest district, that Shaughnessy's wholesale house was located.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
proprietor'snounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
possessive form of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
quietestadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətəst/
superlative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was in this fourth ward, in the quietest district, that Shaughnessy's wholesale house was located.
reprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈhensəbəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
Shaughnessy's
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From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
side-issue
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From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in this fourth ward, in the quietest district, that Shaughnessy's wholesale house was located.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
precisely as stated
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
WEBnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
at the time that
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading THE WEB A wholesale liquor establishment supplied a portion of Shaughnessy's income.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fourth ward, contiguous to Goldberg's, while free and easy enough, in very truth, was respectable in comparison with the notorious fifth.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
a late time of life
From this reading Time was, some years before, when it had demanded all of its proprietor's time and undeniable talents, but now a gradually increasing if reprehensible sphere of usefulness had made it a side-issue.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading However, it continued to yield its owner a satisfying revenue and the wicked prospered, after the fashion of this good old world.
