Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

later than; following

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

(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 The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes

From this reading "Amen!" responded Mr. Cooley fervently.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

give a benediction to

From this reading "Here's to Uncle Dick--bless him!"

plural of “bookmaker” — a maker of books; someone who edits or publishes or binds books

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

a youthful male person

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

without care or concern

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

plural of “champ” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

a native of the east end of London

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "Here's to Uncle Dick--bless him!"

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

one or the other of two

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

with passionate fervor

From this reading "Amen!" responded Mr. Cooley fervently.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

set up or found

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here's to Uncle Dick--bless him!"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Here's to Uncle Dick--bless him!"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

plural of “jockey” — someone employed to ride horses in horse races

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

engage in

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

not any; not one

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

a brief written record

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

past form of “nudge” — to push against gently

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

new

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading "Amen!" responded Mr. Cooley fervently.

disparaging terms for the common people

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

plural of “tout” — someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Here's to Uncle Dick--bless him!"

subject to change or variation

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

provide with power and authority

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

compress into a wad

From this reading "No--no, my boy--this is on me!" protested Mr. Cooley, drawing a wad of money from his vest pocket and carelessly tossing a hundred-franc note across the counter.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

during the time that

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

which person or people

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

something won (especially money)

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While the cockney bartender of the English Tavern in the Champs Elysees counted out the change, Tod, with an unsteady hand, raised to his lips the glass of foaming, sparkling _Clicquot_.

plural of “worthy” — an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)

From this reading The regular frequenters of the place, jockeys, bookmakers, racing touts, and other persons of dubious appearance and pursuits who make up that queer riffraff of British sporting characters always found drifting about the French metropolis, either flush after recent winnings at Longchamps or out at elbow from an extraordinary run of ill luck--all these worthies nudged each other and grinned as they watched the two Americans.