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From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
appreciativelyadverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪvli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There would sometimes be as many as twenty such witnesses at a single performance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading watching their childish dalliance with lascivious attention.”
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading There was a notorious one in Chicago, and another in San Francisco.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading watching their childish dalliance with lascivious attention.”
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
Corybantics
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From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
dalliancenounUS /ˈdæliəns/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading watching their childish dalliance with lascivious attention.”
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The “management” secured its profit from a different and more prurient source.
disrobeverb
get undressed
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
enticeverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪs/
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
executingnounUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪŋ/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
Francisco
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From this reading There was a notorious one in Chicago, and another in San Francisco.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The “management” secured its profit from a different and more prurient source.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The “management” secured its profit from a different and more prurient source.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
lasciviousadjectiveUS /ləˈsɪviəs/
driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
From this reading watching their childish dalliance with lascivious attention.”
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The “management” secured its profit from a different and more prurient source.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There would sometimes be as many as twenty such witnesses at a single performance.
MartialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
misbehaviournoun
improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The “management” secured its profit from a different and more prurient source.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
ninetiesnounUS /ˈnaɪntiz/
the decade from 1890 to 1899
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading There was a notorious one in Chicago, and another in San Francisco.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
onlookersnounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkərz/
plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
outsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
peep-holes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
peep-houses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading There would sometimes be as many as twenty such witnesses at a single performance.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading The “management” secured its profit from a different and more prurient source.
prurientadjectiveUS /ˈprʊriənt/
characterized by lust
From this reading The “management” secured its profit from a different and more prurient source.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
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From this reading There was a notorious one in Chicago, and another in San Francisco.
scrutinizedverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzd/
past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The “management” secured its profit from a different and more prurient source.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There would sometimes be as many as twenty such witnesses at a single performance.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading There would sometimes be as many as twenty such witnesses at a single performance.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The “management” secured its profit from a different and more prurient source.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
sublimelyadverb
in a lofty and exalted manner
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There would sometimes be as many as twenty such witnesses at a single performance.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading watching their childish dalliance with lascivious attention.”
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a notorious one in Chicago, and another in San Francisco.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading There would sometimes be as many as twenty such witnesses at a single performance.
unwaryadjectiveUS /ənˈweri/
not alert to danger or deception
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a notorious one in Chicago, and another in San Francisco.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading watching their childish dalliance with lascivious attention.”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One is naturally led to recall the “peep-houses” which were a feature of city life in the nineties.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The entertainment usually cost him nothing beyond a moderate fee and a couple of bottles of beer, or wine, if he so desired.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading watching their childish dalliance with lascivious attention.”
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The male actor in this drama was sublimely ignorant of the fact that the walls were plentifully supplied with “peep-holes” through which appreciative onlookers witnessed his Corybantics at one dollar a head.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading There would sometimes be as many as twenty such witnesses at a single performance.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A beautiful girl, exquisitely dressed, would entice the unwary stranger into her room: there the couple would disrobe and the hero was compelled to have recourse to the “right of capture,” before executing the purpose for which he entered the house.
xinounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Martial, xi, 46, makes mention of the fact that patrons of houses of ill fame had reason to beware of needle holes in the walls, through which their misbehaviour could be appreciatively scrutinized by outsiders; and in the passage of our author we find yet another instance of the same kind.
