used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
Baxter
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From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some minutes before eight, Julius reached the “Grand Duke’s Oprea House.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
put on clothes
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
DUKE'SnounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE “GRAND DUKE’S OPREA HOUSE.”
being one more than seven
From this reading Some minutes before eight, Julius reached the “Grand Duke’s Oprea House.”
eligibly
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From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
a boy or man
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE “GRAND DUKE’S OPREA HOUSE.”
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE “GRAND DUKE’S OPREA HOUSE.”
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
of the present time and place
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
Julius
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From this reading Some minutes before eight, Julius reached the “Grand Duke’s Oprea House.”
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Some minutes before eight, Julius reached the “Grand Duke’s Oprea House.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
OPREA
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From this reading THE “GRAND DUKE’S OPREA HOUSE.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
patronizeverbUS /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
assume sponsorship of
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
puttin
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From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Some minutes before eight, Julius reached the “Grand Duke’s Oprea House.”
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some minutes before eight, Julius reached the “Grand Duke’s Oprea House.”
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “GRAND DUKE’S OPREA HOUSE.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very eligibly located on Baxter Street not far from the famous Five Points.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As for kid gloves, these are not tolerated at the _Oprea_ House, and a fellow who indulged in them would be regarded as “puttin’ on airs,” and probably be hustled out unceremoniously, as guilty of a gross insult to the rest of the spectators.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Perhaps in consequence of the filthy condition of the streets in the immediate neighborhood, visitors are not expected to appear in full dress, and nothing is more common than for the young gentlemen who patronize it to dispense with coat or vest, or both.
