172
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From this reading WILSON, No. 172 DELANCEY STREET.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
advertiseverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪz/
call attention to
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
(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 On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
astrologicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with astrology
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
customer'snounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
possessive form of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
dabbleverbUS /ˈdæbəl/
dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
DELANCEY
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From this reading WILSON, No. 172 DELANCEY STREET.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
DR
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From this reading DR.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
promote over another
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
in a free manner
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
yet to be or coming
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
half-imbecile
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From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
the force of workers available
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
necromancynounUS /ˈnekrəmænsi/
the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
not any; not one
From this reading WILSON, No. 172 DELANCEY STREET.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
and nothing more
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
star-reading
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From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading WILSON, No. 172 DELANCEY STREET.
express in words
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
which person or people
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
belonging to which person
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading On the other hand Dr. Wilson freely uses the newspapers to announce to the public his star-reading ability, and his willingness, for a consideration, to tell all events, past and future, of a paying customer’s life.
WILSONnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading WILSON, No. 172 DELANCEY STREET.
witchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
the art of sorcery
From this reading There are several other men who sometimes, as a matter of favor to a curious friend, exercise their astrological skill, but they do not profess witchcraft as a means of living; they do not advertise their gifts, but only dabble in necromancy in an amateur way, more as a means of amusement than for any other purpose.
wizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading This ignorant, half-imbecile old man is the only _wizard_ in New York whose fame has become public.
