adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
better-class
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They knew it was of no use.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew it was of no use.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
MarketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
NearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
ParadenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
ProblemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
Rushton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
SlavenounUS /sleɪv/
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew it was of no use.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
unemployedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/
not engaged in a gainful occupation
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading They knew it was of no use.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
WagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Most of them just walked about aimlessly or stood talking in groups in the streets, principally in the neighbourhood of the Wage Slave Market near the fountain on the Grand Parade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After this two or three extra policemen were put on duty near the fountain with instructions to “move on” any groups of unemployed that formed.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Facing the “Problem” Nearly every other firm in the town was in much the same plight as Rushton & Co.; none of them had anything to speak of to do, and the workmen no longer troubled to go to the different shops asking for a job.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading They congregated here in such numbers that one or two residents wrote to the local papers complaining of the “nuisance”, and pointing out that it was calculated to drive the “better-class” visitors out of the town.
