used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Shall we say another, Steele?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The player, Captain Forsythe, counted his score.
clickedverbUS /klɪkt/
past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading The player, Captain Forsythe, counted his score.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Enough to go out with!"
FESTIVITIESnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
Forsythe
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From this reading The player, Captain Forsythe, counted his score.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Enough to go out with!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The player, Captain Forsythe, counted his score.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
the force of workers available
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
on one occasion
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Enough to go out with!"
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The player, Captain Forsythe, counted his score.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
express in words
From this reading "Shall we say another, Steele?"
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we say another, Steele?"
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading "Shall we say another, Steele?"
Strathorn
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From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Enough to go out with!"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Shall we say another, Steele?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
which person or people
From this reading At one of the tables two men had about finished a game; by the skilful stroke of him who showed the better score, the balls clicked briskly, separated, and came together once more.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Enough to go out with!"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading FESTIVITIES The windows in Strathorn House shone bright; from within came the sound of music; in the billiard room, adjoining the spacious hall, a number of persons were smoking, playing, or watching the dancers.
