used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
in addition
From this reading There are also two neckties, sold at fairs for six kreutzers apiece.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading There are also two neckties, sold at fairs for six kreutzers apiece.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
blousesnounUS /ˈblaʊsəz/
plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
ELECTIONEERINGnounUS /ɪˌlekʃəˈnɪrɪŋ/
persuasion of voters in a political campaign
From this reading ELECTIONEERING.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
fairsnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
From this reading There are also two neckties, sold at fairs for six kreutzers apiece.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are also two neckties, sold at fairs for six kreutzers apiece.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
kreutzers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
millionairesnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
plural of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
necktiesnounUS /ˈnektaɪz/
plural of “necktie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading There are also two neckties, sold at fairs for six kreutzers apiece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
only a very short time before
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There are also two neckties, sold at fairs for six kreutzers apiece.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading There are also two neckties, sold at fairs for six kreutzers apiece.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
having a supporting base
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
trowsers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There are, besides, two pairs of trowsers of a texture well adapted to the temperature of the month of July.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The four millions of the balcony are at present standing before two suits of male apparel of the kind worn by the working class, contemplating them with an interest one would scarcely expect from millionaires in materials of so ordinary a quality.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Spread out on the elegant and costly table cover are two blouses of striped gray at fifteen kreutzers a yard.
