used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
beef-tea
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From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
CheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
a female human offspring
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
five-cent
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From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
gaudilyadverb
in a tastelessly garish manner
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
IntermittentlyadverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/
in an intermittent manner
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
puffsnounUS /pʌfs/
plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
second-hand
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From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
squatverbUS /skwɑːt/
sit on one's heels
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
having a supporting base
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
stockholdersnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊldərz/
plural of “stockholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They meant fully as much to me, then, as did the Horse Show or a Paris gown to the aspiring daughter of one of the mill stockholders.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
tobacconist's
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From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
two-for-five
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From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Intermittently, I used to go to the business section of the city alone, and stop at Cheap John’s, the tobacconist’s, for a treat of second-hand novels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I looked forward throughout the week to a glass of hot beef-tea at the soda fountain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a squat, gaudily decorated Punch standing in front of Cheap John’s, with a handful of chocolate cigars always extended to the passers-by.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would smack my lips long in anticipation of two-for-five cream puffs or a five-cent pork pie.
