used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
(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 Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
bar-rooms
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From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
Darley
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From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
duesnounUS /duːz/
plural of “due” — that which is deserved or owed
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
finesnounUS /faɪnz/
plural of “fine” — money extracted as a penalty
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
firesides
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From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
HeadlightnounUS /ˈhedlaɪt/
a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
LOCALadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
most important element
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
joined in matrimony
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
meeting-place
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From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
the force of workers available
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
middle-age
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From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
held or filled or in use
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
prototypesnounUS /ˈproʊtətaɪps/
plural of “prototype” — a standard or typical example
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
on the contrary
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
in the near future
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
TingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
wasn't
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From this reading Wade endeavored, to the best of his genial nature, to enforce all rules, collect all dues, and impose all fines, but he wasn't really the man for the place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first the older men looked in occasionally to see that the rather rigid rules of the institution were being kept.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LOCAL institution in which “the gang” was more or less interested was known as the “Darley Club.”
which person or people
From this reading But men of middle-age and past, who have comfortable firesides, are not fond of the noisy gatherings of their original prototypes, and the Club was soon left to the management of the permanent president, Mr. Wade Tingle, editor of the _Headlight_.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It occupied the entire upper floor of a considerable building on the main street, and had been organized, primarily, by the older married men of the town to give the young men of the best families a better meeting-place than the bar-rooms and offices of the hotels.
