19
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From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
80
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From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
(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 Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
astrologynounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒi/
a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
a line of approach
From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
avocationnounUS /ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
(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 She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
contrives
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From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
gullibleadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌləbəl/
naive and easily deceived or tricked
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
HARRISnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
honester
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From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
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 She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
and nothing more
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
not any; not one
From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
held or filled or in use
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
picksnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
reliesverbUS /rɪˈlaɪz/
third-person singular of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
SIXTHadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
refrain from harming
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
subsistencenounUS /səbˈsɪstəns/
minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
thriven
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From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She has a good many customers, and in one way and another she contrives to get a good deal of money from the gullible public.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading MADAME HARRIS, No. 80 WEST 19TH STREET, NEAR SIXTH AVENUE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She does not depend entirely on her “astrology” for her subsistence, but relies on it merely to bring in a few dollars in the spare hours not occupied in the practice of the other dirty trades by which she picks up a dishonest living.
witchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
a late time of life
From this reading She has been engaged in business a number of years, and has thriven much better than she probably would, had she been employed in an honester avocation.
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 Madame Harris is one of the most ignorant and filthy of all the witches of New York.
