Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading It was aggressive and vulgar.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Nor was this excitement a healthy or agreeable wave of emotion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

any thing at all

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

plural of “balance” — a state of equilibrium

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

From this reading It was hectoring and full of a blatant self-advertisement.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

any strong feeling

From this reading Nor was this excitement a healthy or agreeable wave of emotion.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

at any time

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

in a feverish manner

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was hectoring and full of a blatant self-advertisement.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Nor was this excitement a healthy or agreeable wave of emotion.

-ing form of “hector” — be bossy towards

From this reading It was hectoring and full of a blatant self-advertisement.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

of the present time and place

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was aggressive and vulgar.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

the power or ability to move

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was this excitement a healthy or agreeable wave of emotion.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nor was this excitement a healthy or agreeable wave of emotion.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

the possibility of future success

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

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From this reading It was hectoring and full of a blatant self-advertisement.

possessive form of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

of lesser quality than second-rate

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nor was this excitement a healthy or agreeable wave of emotion.

violent pangs of suffering

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading It was aggressive and vulgar.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nor was this excitement a healthy or agreeable wave of emotion.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Nor was this excitement a healthy or agreeable wave of emotion.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.

which person or people

From this reading Men who had never done better for themselves than a third-rate hotel, or who had never used anything more luxurious than a street car for locomotion in their ordinary daily life, now talked largely of Plaza hotels and automobiles, of real estate corners and bank balances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK The people of Snake's Fall were in the throes of that artificial excitement which ever accompanies the prospect of immediate and flowing wealth in a community which has been feverishly striving with a negative result.