adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
apingverbUS /ˈeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “ape” — imitate uncritically and in every aspect
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
blackingnoun
a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
cafe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
cast-offadjective
thrown away
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
cravats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
darky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
dudenounUS /duːd/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
impressesnounUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪz/
plural of “impress” — the act of coercing someone into government service
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
kiosques
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
lamp-posts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
liveriedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvrid/
wearing livery
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
matutinaladjective
pertaining to or occurring in the morning
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/
plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
shop-fronts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It has been the fashion to laugh at the dude and his high collar, at the darky in his master's cast-off clothes, aping style and fashion.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
thriftnounUS /θrɪft/
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading The streets are taking a bath, liveried attendants are blacking the boots of the lamp-posts and newspaper-_kiosques_, the shop-fronts are being shaved and having their hair curled, cafe's and restaurants are putting on clean shirts and tying their cravats smartly before their many mirrors.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading It is this attention to detail that gives to Continental cities their air of cheerfulness and thrift, and the utter lack of it that impresses foreigners so painfully on arriving at our shores.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When abroad one of my amusements has been of an early morning to watch Paris making its toilet.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading By the time the world is up and about, the whole city, smiling freshly from its matutinal tub, is ready to greet it gayly.
