used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
at or in the front
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
crayonnounUS /ˈkreɪɑːn/
writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
d'ye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, what d'ye think for a _Rosher_ like that?"
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
Elkan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elkan exclaimed.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Elkan exclaimed.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
a boy or man
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, what d'ye think for a _Rosher_ like that?"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Elkan shrugged his shoulders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Well, what d'ye think for a _Rosher_ like that?"
Lubliner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
Ringentaub
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
Rosher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, what d'ye think for a _Rosher_ like that?"
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Elkan shrugged his shoulders.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading Elkan shrugged his shoulders.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, what d'ye think for a _Rosher_ like that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, what d'ye think for a _Rosher_ like that?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, what d'ye think for a _Rosher_ like that?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, what d'ye think for a _Rosher_ like that?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading And with a final bow to Mrs. Lubliner he banged the door behind him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The fellow is disappointed that you got ahead of him buying the chairs, Mr. Lubliner," Ringentaub explained; "so he takes a chance that you and Mrs. Lubliner is that kind of people which is got hanging in the parlour crayon portraits, understand me, and he knocks you for it."
