used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
BuildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
set up or found
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
full of life and energy
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
Millerstown
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From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
on one occasion
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
PalmernounUS /ˈpɑːmər/
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
Petrolia
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From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
Pittsburg
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From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
a full supply
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
PoliticsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
ReturnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
St
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From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
Sweeney
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From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ben in Chicago--Returns to Pittsburg--More of Allen--Builds Opera Houses in Petrolia and Millerstown--Figures Once More in Politics.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
at the time that
From this reading Reaching that city at about the time when the Palmer House was first opened, the two friends spent a week in a thoroughly lively manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They found plenty of ways in which to spend their money, and they spent it with a freedom which was refreshing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Immediately after the incidents related in the preceding chapters, Ben left St. Louis, and in company with Sweeney proceeded to Chicago.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was during this week that Ben one night went into a well-known sporting house, and there falling into conversation with one of the women, learned that Kitty had been to Cleveland.
