used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
(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 Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
in addition
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading It is an easy and pleasant amusement running into debt; but there are consequences.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an easy and pleasant amusement running into debt; but there are consequences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is an easy and pleasant amusement running into debt; but there are consequences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
BuryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is an easy and pleasant amusement running into debt; but there are consequences.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
ConsequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading It is an easy and pleasant amusement running into debt; but there are consequences.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is an easy and pleasant amusement running into debt; but there are consequences.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading THE FOOLISH NOTE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is an easy and pleasant amusement running into debt; but there are consequences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
engage in
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
a brief written record
From this reading THE FOOLISH NOTE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It is an easy and pleasant amusement running into debt; but there are consequences.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
St
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From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOOLISH NOTE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading There is a popular parlor game called "Consequences," and, after a fashion, he was playing that game as he strode along smoking vigorously.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is also an easy and pleasant matter to make love to two women; but the consequences have to be reckoned with, and the reckoning, whether it come sooner or later, is a serious matter.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
Yorke
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From this reading Yorke walked all the way from St. John's Wood to Bury Street, and it was not altogether a pleasant walk.
