used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gentle Willie Touch, of the Outlaws, was an inveterate poker player.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Oh, come on, you sick kittens,” he pleaded softly.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
unvarying in nature
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
set up or found
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Gentle Willie Touch, of the Outlaws, was an inveterate poker player.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
Harrison'snounUS /ˈherɪsənz/
possessive form of “harrison” — English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN IN THE NEXT ROOM.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
inveigleverb
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
inveterateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvetərət/
habitual
From this reading Gentle Willie Touch, of the Outlaws, was an inveterate poker player.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
kittensnounUS /ˈkɪtənz/
plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat
From this reading “Oh, come on, you sick kittens,” he pleaded softly.
in like or similar manner
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
losernounUS /ˈluːzər/
a contestant who loses the contest
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
lounged
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From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE NEXT ROOM.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MAN IN THE NEXT ROOM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gentle Willie Touch, of the Outlaws, was an inveterate poker player.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, come on, you sick kittens,” he pleaded softly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Oh, come on, you sick kittens,” he pleaded softly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
OutlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Gentle Willie Touch, of the Outlaws, was an inveterate poker player.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
pasteboards
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From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Gentle Willie Touch, of the Outlaws, was an inveterate poker player.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading “Oh, come on, you sick kittens,” he pleaded softly.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading Gentle Willie Touch, of the Outlaws, was an inveterate poker player.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE MAN IN THE NEXT ROOM.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “Oh, come on, you sick kittens,” he pleaded softly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
with low volume
From this reading “Oh, come on, you sick kittens,” he pleaded softly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
that is looked for
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN IN THE NEXT ROOM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Gentle Willie Touch, of the Outlaws, was an inveterate poker player.
hard to endure
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gentle Willie Touch, of the Outlaws, was an inveterate poker player.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He was likewise a constant loser, but the more he lost the keener became his desire to play; and so whenever he was paid his salary or could borrow money to get into a game, he might be found trying to “hatch up something.”
Willie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gentle Willie Touch, of the Outlaws, was an inveterate poker player.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the Sunset House, as the members of Harrison’s ball team lounged around after dinner, Willie sought to inveigle some of his comrades into tempting fortune with the pasteboards.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, come on, you sick kittens,” he pleaded softly.
