used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It did not lack touches of real beauty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
Clarkson
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From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
committeesnounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not lack touches of real beauty.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
grantingverbUS /ˈɡræntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grant” — let have
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
IndustrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
KNIGHTSnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It did not lack touches of real beauty.
most important element
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
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 main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
MIDASnounUS /ˈmaɪdəs/
(Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
absolutely essential
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The spectacle was not tawdry nor ugly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The spectacle was not tawdry nor ugly.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
PageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It did not lack touches of real beauty.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The spectacle was not tawdry nor ugly.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
tawdryadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːdri/
tastelessly showy
From this reading The spectacle was not tawdry nor ugly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading It did not lack touches of real beauty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The spectacle was not tawdry nor ugly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE KNIGHTS OF MIDAS BALL There were two separate and distinct sides to the annual carnival of the Knights of Midas.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The streets must be filled, and to fill them and keep them filled it was necessary to entertain the masses; and this was done by providing what the committee on publicity and promotion proclaimed to be a monster Pageant of Industry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The main object to which the many committees on arrangements addressed themselves was the assembling in Clarkson of as many people as could be collected by assiduous advertising and the granting of special privileges by the railroads.
