used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
(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 There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading From this you may infer that Americans are fond of sport.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From this you may infer that Americans are fond of sport.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
cock-fight
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From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
diplomatists
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From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
emulatedverbUS /ˈemjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading From this you may infer that Americans are fond of sport.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this you may infer that Americans are fond of sport.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
inferverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːr/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading From this you may infer that Americans are fond of sport.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
light-weight
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From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading From this you may infer that Americans are fond of sport.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
used to form the superlative
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
PASTIMESnounUS /ˈpæstaɪmz/
plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
a light shade of red
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
professionalsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənəlz/
plural of “professional” — a person engaged in one of the learned professions
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
Queensberry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
Schenck
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From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
seductiveadjectiveUS /sɪˈdʌktɪv/
tending to entice into a desired action or state
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
senatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
express in speech
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading From this you may infer that Americans are fond of sport.
SPORTSnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From this you may infer that Americans are fond of sport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this you may infer that Americans are fond of sport.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The official sport--that is, the game I heard of most among Government officials, senators, and others--was "poker," and the sums played for at times I am assured are beyond belief.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
which person or people
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading SPORTS AND PASTIMES I had not been in Washington a month before I received invitations to a "country club golf" tournament, to a "rowing club," to a "pink tea," to a "polo game," to a private "boxing" bout between two light-weight professionals, given in Senator ----'s stable, to a private "cock-fight" by the brother of ----'s wife, to a gun club "shoot," not to speak of invitations to several "poker games."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is seductive, and doubtless has had its influence on the people who employ the "bluff" in diplomacy, war, business, or poker, with equal tact and cleverness.
the act of creating written works
From this reading There are rules and etiquette for poker, and one of the most distinguished of American diplomatists of a past generation, General Schenck, emulated the Marquis of Queensberry in boxing by writing a book on the national game, that has all the charm claimed for it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From this you may infer that Americans are fond of sport.
