used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same time the subscription is a heavy one and the entrance fee large.
(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 sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time the subscription is a heavy one and the entrance fee large.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
fearless and daring
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
bookmakersnounUS /ˈbʊkmeɪkərz/
plural of “bookmaker” — a maker of books; someone who edits or publishes or binds books
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the same time the subscription is a heavy one and the entrance fee large.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading At the same time the subscription is a heavy one and the entrance fee large.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
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 Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At the same time the subscription is a heavy one and the entrance fee large.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the same time the subscription is a heavy one and the entrance fee large.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
the force of workers available
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
not one, and not any
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the same time the subscription is a heavy one and the entrance fee large.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time the subscription is a heavy one and the entrance fee large.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
smarteradjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtər/
comparative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading At the same time the subscription is a heavy one and the entrance fee large.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time the subscription is a heavy one and the entrance fee large.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like most institutions of the kind, it is somewhat mixed and largely devoted to the purposes of gambling.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading All sorts and conditions of men can be met there, from the magnates of the turf down to small bookmakers.
up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
From this reading THE POST CLUB There are several smart betting clubs in London, but none smarter or more up-to-date than the Post Club.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is so large, indeed, that the police have never been bold enough to raid the club, which is conducted on the best principles.
