used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
react verbally
From this reading Many were the empty pockets that Main Street had to answer for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
for the reason that
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
(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 But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He realized that he was doing good turns on a rather dangerous margin.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He realized that he was doing good turns on a rather dangerous margin.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Many were the empty pockets that Main Street had to answer for.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many were the empty pockets that Main Street had to answer for.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He realized that he was doing good turns on a rather dangerous margin.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many were the empty pockets that Main Street had to answer for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
immediately past
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
most important element
From this reading Many were the empty pockets that Main Street had to answer for.
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 Many were the empty pockets that Main Street had to answer for.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading He realized that he was doing good turns on a rather dangerous margin.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He realized that he was doing good turns on a rather dangerous margin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
plungernounUS /ˈplʌndʒər/
someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Many were the empty pockets that Main Street had to answer for.
PopverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
on the contrary
From this reading He realized that he was doing good turns on a rather dangerous margin.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized that he was doing good turns on a rather dangerous margin.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
squanderverbUS /ˈskwɑːndər/
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Many were the empty pockets that Main Street had to answer for.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
Terryville
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From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many were the empty pockets that Main Street had to answer for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading He realized that he was doing good turns on a rather dangerous margin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many were the empty pockets that Main Street had to answer for.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
Wilfred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BARGAIN Wilfred was not the first nor the last guest at Temple Camp to be a plunger in the seething metropolis of Terryville.
WintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading He was glad that old Pop Winters was prejudiced against automobiles, because he himself was prejudiced against the taxi rates for these.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But he had done worse (or better) than squander his little fortune in riotous living; he had pledged himself to do something for which sufficient funds might not be available.
