AcenounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
anew
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
equally
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Gambling, dancing, and hunting are as favourite pastimes among the English as among savages.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
card-table
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From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
clumsinessnounUS /ˈklʌmzinəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Gambling, dancing, and hunting are as favourite pastimes among the English as among savages.
dice-box
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From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
one or the other of two
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
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 _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Gambling, dancing, and hunting are as favourite pastimes among the English as among savages.
fifty-twoadjective
being two more than fifty
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
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 Gambling, dancing, and hunting are as favourite pastimes among the English as among savages.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
halenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
to a considerable degree
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Gambling, dancing, and hunting are as favourite pastimes among the English as among savages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
infirmadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfɜːrm/
lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
Joan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
the force of workers available
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
naypes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
and nothing more
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
Orientals
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From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
pastimesnounUS /ˈpæstaɪmz/
plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading Gambling, dancing, and hunting are as favourite pastimes among the English as among savages.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Gambling, dancing, and hunting are as favourite pastimes among the English as among savages.
SpadesnounUS /speɪdz/
plural of “spade” — a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
TreatisesnounUS /ˈtriːtəsəz/
plural of “treatise” — a formal exposition
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
Whistnoun
a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
From this reading _Cards.—Whist.—Treatises upon this Game.—Pope Joan.—Cards never used on the Sabbath, and heavily taxed.—Ace of Spades._ The English cards are, like the French, fifty-two in number.
whole-length
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They differ from them in the figured cards, which are whole-length, and in the clumsiness of their fabric, being as large again, thick in proportion, and always plain on the back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Our names for the suits are retained in both countries; and as only with us the names and the figures correspond, and our words for cards (_naypes_) is unlike that in any other European language, we either invented or first received them from the Orientals.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The latter of the sports must of course be almost exclusively the amusement of men; dancing requires youth, or at least strength and agility; but old and young, hale and infirm, can alike enjoy the stimulus of the dice-box or the card-table.
