AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE PEOPLE.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
Bourke
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From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading It is a grimy crowd for the most part.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is a grimy crowd for the most part.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE PEOPLE.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is a grimy crowd for the most part.
PEOPLEnounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE PEOPLE.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
RoundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
shabby-looking
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From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE PEOPLE.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The theatres that it contains are in themselves sufficient for the gathering of a considerable crowd.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading Bourke Street is a more crowded thoroughfare than Collins Street, especially at night.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Round the doors of the hotels a number of ragged and shabby-looking individuals collect, waiting till some kind friend shall invite them to step inside.
WOMANnounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE PEOPLE.
