4434
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From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
speak to
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
a line of approach
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
for the reason that
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
(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 Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
fashionablyadverbUS /ˈfæʃənəbli/
in a fashionable manner
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
Flatironnoun
an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
set up or found
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
hordesnounUS /hɔːrdz/
plural of “horde” — a vast multitude
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
immediately past
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
LEAGUEnounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
loitered
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From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
engage in
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
the force of workers available
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
PURITYnounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
shirtwaistnoun
a blouse with buttons down the front
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
for a short time
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
sidewalksnounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːks/
plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found the address of that patron of organized philanthropy in the telephone book at the station house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
Trubus
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From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
at the time that
From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
which person or people
From this reading Burke started up to the building shortly before one o'clock, and he found it difficult to make his way along the sidewalks of the beautiful avenue because of the hordes of men and girls who loitered about, enjoying the last minutes of their luncheon hour.
William
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From this reading THE PURITY LEAGUE AND ITS ANGEL In a few days, when an afternoon's relief allowed him the time, Officer 4434 decided to visit the renowned William Trubus.
windsweptadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnswept/
open to or swept by wind
From this reading It was on Fifth Avenue, not far from the windswept coast of the famous Flatiron Building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
a late time of life
From this reading Where a few years before had been handsome and prosperous shops, with a throng of fashionably dressed pedestrians of the city's better classes on the sidewalks, the district had been taken over by shirtwaist and cloak factories.
