used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
(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 All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
Bella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A dozen oil lamps with reflectors furnished illumination.
drinkersnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkərz/
plural of “drinker” — a person who drinks liquids
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading A dozen oil lamps with reflectors furnished illumination.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
gamingnounUS /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
guffawsnounUS /ɡəˈfɔːz/
plural of “guffaw” — a burst of deep loud hearty laughter
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading A dozen oil lamps with reflectors furnished illumination.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A dozen oil lamps with reflectors furnished illumination.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
methodicallyadverbUS /məˈθɑːdɪkəli/
in a methodical manner
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading A dozen oil lamps with reflectors furnished illumination.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
by chance
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
reflectorsnounUS /rɪˈflektərz/
plural of “reflector” — device that reflects radiation
From this reading A dozen oil lamps with reflectors furnished illumination.
sauntering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
threesnounUS /θriːz/
plural of “three” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
twosnounUS /tuːz/
plural of “two” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FIGHT We ate a very silent supper, washed our dishes methodically, and walked up to town.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A bar extended across one end, and the gaming tables were arranged down the middle.
at the time that
From this reading All five tables were doing a brisk business; when we paused at the door for a preliminary survey, the bar was lined with drinkers, and groups of twos and threes were slowly sauntering here and there or conversing at the tops of their voices with many guffaws.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The Bella Union was the largest of the three gambling houses--a log and canvas structure some forty feet long by perhaps twenty wide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A dozen oil lamps with reflectors furnished illumination.
