used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
benefitedverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪd/
past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading Consequently, he was much in request, and benefited largely in free board and lodging.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Consequently, he was much in request, and benefited largely in free board and lodging.
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, he was much in request, and benefited largely in free board and lodging.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
divisible by two
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Consequently, he was much in request, and benefited largely in free board and lodging.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
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 In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
golfingnounUS /ˈɡɑːlfɪŋ/
playing golf
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was good-looking, which pleased the women, and good-natured, which satisfied the men.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading He was good-looking, which pleased the women, and good-natured, which satisfied the men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Consequently, he was much in request, and benefited largely in free board and lodging.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
Jim
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From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
Kaimes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Consequently, he was much in request, and benefited largely in free board and lodging.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Consequently, he was much in request, and benefited largely in free board and lodging.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was good-looking, which pleased the women, and good-natured, which satisfied the men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Consequently, he was much in request, and benefited largely in free board and lodging.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was good-looking, which pleased the women, and good-natured, which satisfied the men.
polo-player
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Consequently, he was much in request, and benefited largely in free board and lodging.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He was good-looking, which pleased the women, and good-natured, which satisfied the men.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
utilisedadjective
put to use
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The husband was an admirable shot, a daring and judicious polo-player, and his skill at cards was as notable as his dexterity in golfing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lord And Lady Jim Kaimes were regarded as a most agreeable couple, and utilised this reputation to live on their friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was good-looking, which pleased the women, and good-natured, which satisfied the men.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was good-looking, which pleased the women, and good-natured, which satisfied the men.
wrestlingnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading In wrestling and boxing Jim could more than hold his own, and always paid his gambling debts, even at the cost of allowing tradesmen to threaten legal proceedings.
