used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
for the reason that
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
BENDverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading DAVY'S BEND.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
censusnounUS /ˈsensəs/
a periodic count of the population
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
DAVY'S
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From this reading DAVY'S BEND.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
else
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From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
the act of departing
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
ten 10s
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
held or filled or in use
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
prosperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
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 But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
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 But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
unfavorablyadverbUS /ənˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
whackverbUS /wæk/
hit hard
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
in or at the place that
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in spite of their maps showing valleys occupied with railroads (which Capital neglected to build), Ben's City, below them, continued to prosper, whereas Davy's Bend continued to go steadily down the hill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
won't
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From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was generally agreed among the people of Davy's Bend--a thousand in number, the census said; six hundred they said themselves, for they changed the rule, and exaggerated their own situation unfavorably--that the town possessed more natural advantages than any other in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The people did little else than wonder at this, and curse Capital because it did not locate in a town where nature was lavish in the matter of location, instead of going to a place where it would always find the necessity of contending against odds confronting it.
wrapping-paper
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From this reading They demonstrated this with great cleverness, by means of maps drawn on brown wrapping-paper inside of the stores, and, after looking at their maps, they triumphantly exclaimed, with a whack of their fists on the counter, "There are the figures; and figures won't lie."
