used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
Ascalon
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From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
completely unclothed
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
CHISHOLM
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From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
crudelyadverbUS /ˈkruːdli/
in a crude or unrefined manner
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
degradeverbUS /dɪˈɡreɪd/
reduce the level of land, as by erosion
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
without deviation
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
emporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
ephemeraladjectiveUS /ɪˈfemərəl/
lasting a very short time
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
joistsnounUS /dʒɔɪsts/
plural of “joist” — beam used to support floors or roofs
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
luresnounUS /lʊrz/
plural of “lure” — qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
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 Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
the force of workers available
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
mephiticadjective
of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
Peden's
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From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
RIDERSnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
shinglesnounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/
eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beyond the many small round tables which stood directly in front of the stage was a clear space for dancing, and on the border of this festival arena, in the front of the house, the gambling devices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the farther end there was a stage, upon which mephitic females displayed their physical lures, to come down and sell drinks at a commission in the house, and dance with the patrons, at intervals.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
viciousnessnounUS /ˈvɪʃəsnɪs/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIDERS OF THE CHISHOLM TRAIL Peden's emporium of viciousness was a notable establishment in its day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By far the largest in Ascalon, it housed nearly every branch of entertainment at which men hazard their fortunes and degrade their morality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a vast shell of planks and shingles, with skeleton joists and rafters bare overhead, built hastily and crudely to serve its ephemeral day.
