Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

plural of “ace” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

(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 For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

a line of approach

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

fearless and daring

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

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From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

take exception to

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

plural of “cheat” — weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading DYBALL'S CLUB.

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From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

carefully weighed

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DYBALL'S CLUB.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

apart from; not including

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

the wool of a sheep or similar animal

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

pretentiously elegant

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

small in range or scope

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

very low in volume

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

the force of workers available

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

happening every night

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

many times at short intervals

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

in other respects or ways

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

above and across; more than

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

without much difficulty

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

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From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

up to a particular time

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

precisely as stated

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

morally reprehensible

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For card-playing--and that means plain poker and nothing else--was all they did at Dyball's Club-room, except to consume the vile liquor and smoke _Regalia de Avenue B_ cigars served over the bar; but, although limited in variety, the entertainment furnished made up in quantity what it otherwise lacked; nor did the votaries at the Dyball shrine often separate until morning had well-nigh dawned.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Situated on the second floor of a building on the Bowery, not far from the corner of Canal street, its nightly patrons were those of a decidedly low-toned sort.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.

which person or people

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

at a wholesale price

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

but in spite of that

From this reading Small clerks in wholesale stores, small sporting men, not yet arrived at the dignity of the more fashionable clubs, and small--oh, very small--card-flippers and poker playing cheats, who considered the ability to store aces and kings, _ad libitum_, in the sleeves of their small-tailed coats, the very highest touch of art, and who used their skill, as may be readily believed, to fleece such of the small clerks who were bold enough to challenge them to a friendly game.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Dyball's Club-room was not the most high-toned of the New York clubs, nor is it frequented by what are, as a rule, termed the highest of high-toned men.