used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
speak to
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
aunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
Cara
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From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
Cara's
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From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
contrivancesnounUS /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/
plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
courant
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From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
gaming-house
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From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
the act of departing
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
how
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From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading The telephone rang: “Hull speaking!”
ten 10s
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
Karstens
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From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
music-hall
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From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
and nothing more
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The telephone rang: “Hull speaking!”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The telephone rang: “Hull speaking!”
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading The telephone rang: “Hull speaking!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The telephone rang: “Hull speaking!”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Hull told him that a new gaming-house had been opened, and he really must visit it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The saloon was not only arranged to accommodate a large number of people, at least a hundred, but it had certain mechanical contrivances which could turn it into a music-hall if the police were to appear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were going there, and taking Karstens with them, but Hull did not know the address of this place, and they would trust to Cara’s guidance.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He did not know how it was done, but Cara had written to him about it and she was always _au courant_ of any new sensation of this kind.
