adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
bank'snounUS /bæŋks/
possessive form of “bank” — sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
bank-failure
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From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
Cattlemannoun
a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading In the competition which fell out they fairly cut each other's throat.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading In the competition which fell out they fairly cut each other's throat.
DANCE-HALLS
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From this reading THE RIVAL DANCE-HALLS.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the competition which fell out they fairly cut each other's throat.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading In the competition which fell out they fairly cut each other's throat.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In the competition which fell out they fairly cut each other's throat.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the competition which fell out they fairly cut each other's throat.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the competition which fell out they fairly cut each other's throat.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
regaledverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪld/
past form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading THE RIVAL DANCE-HALLS.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIVAL DANCE-HALLS.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the competition which fell out they fairly cut each other's throat.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading In the competition which fell out they fairly cut each other's throat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The fact is," I said, as I came to the end of my story, "the fact is, the true cause of this bank's downfall was a rivalry--what one might call a business feud--which grew into being between it and a similar institution which had opened as its neighbor.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was sweet and cool after the rain, and the Old Cattleman and I, moved by an admiration for the open air which was mutual, found ourselves together on the porch.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As in part recompense for his reminiscences of the several days before, I regaled my old friend with the history of a bank-failure, the details as well as the causes of which were just then forcing themselves upon me in the guise of business.
