used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was an enterprising theatrical company and a lively circus.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an enterprising theatrical company and a lively circus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was an enterprising theatrical company and a lively circus.
barmaids
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From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading There was an enterprising theatrical company and a lively circus.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading There was an enterprising theatrical company and a lively circus.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
delectationnoun
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading There was an enterprising theatrical company and a lively circus.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
to an extreme degree
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
galoreadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlɔːr/
in great numbers
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
HAZON
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From this reading "PIRATE" HAZON.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
JohannesburgnounUS /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbərɡ/
city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
Judaeanoun
the southern part of ancient Palestine succeeding the kingdom of Judah; a Roman province at the time of Christ
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
konza
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From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
full of life and energy
From this reading There was an enterprising theatrical company and a lively circus.
menagerienounUS /məˈnædʒəri/
a collection of live animals for study or display
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
PIRATEnounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading "PIRATE" HAZON.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
ScripnounUS /skrɪp/
a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
smoking-concerts
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From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
sporadicadjectiveUS /spərˈædɪk/
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading There was an enterprising theatrical company and a lively circus.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an enterprising theatrical company and a lively circus.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the population of Johannesburg devoted its days to doing _konza_ to King Scrip, it devoted its nights to amusing itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an enterprising theatrical company and a lively circus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were smoking-concerts galore--more or less good of their kind--and, failing sporadic forms of pastime, there were numerous bars--and barmaids, all of which counted for something in the relaxation of the forty thousand inhabitants of Johannesburg--mostly brokers.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was a menagerie, where an exceedingly fine young woman was wont nightly to place her head within a lion's mouth for the delectation, and to the enthusiastic admiration of Judaea, and all the region round about.
