used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
age-gray
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From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
(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 UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
a line of approach
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
AWNINGnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Came the rhythmic beat of feet on the pavement; came the blare of the band.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Came the rhythmic beat of feet on the pavement; came the blare of the band.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
for the reason that
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
blareverbUS /bler/
make a strident sound
From this reading Came the rhythmic beat of feet on the pavement; came the blare of the band.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
Bryant
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From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Came the rhythmic beat of feet on the pavement; came the blare of the band.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
entrainverb
board a train
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Came the rhythmic beat of feet on the pavement; came the blare of the band.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
foullyadverb
in an unfair and insulting manner
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
a room where books are kept
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
march in a procession
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
go across or through
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Came the rhythmic beat of feet on the pavement; came the blare of the band.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
reservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading Came the rhythmic beat of feet on the pavement; came the blare of the band.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
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From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
SidewalksnounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːks/
plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
in the near future
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
make square
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
be standing; be upright
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
soldiers collectively
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a reviewing stand erected in front of the massive library that displayed its lines of architectural beauty in place of the sloping, age-gray walls of the old reservoir at Bryant Square.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
in the company of; together with
From this reading UNDER THE AFTER AWNING Sidewalks along Fifth Avenue were packed with persons of all nationalities, representatives of every variety of industrial activity in the life of the City.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading City officials and families of officers in the troops soon to pass were assembled there to witness this march of soldiers on their way to entrain for the Mexican border.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading They were filled with the zeal of patriots, because their comrades had been foully killed on that same border by a treacherous foe, and they were being sent to avenge that insult against the life and dignity of their nation.
