Chapter XIII · The Gossip of Clubs

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

(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 To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

for the reason that

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

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From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

in a free manner

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

past form of “gamble” — take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

the act of departing

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

the state of being honored

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

according to the clock

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

by chance

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

plural of “skylark” — brown-speckled European lark noted for singing while hovering at a great height

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading Most of the members were dissipated and led fast lives, drank a good deal, gambled away large sums, betted freely, and, to all appearances, were going to the dogs as fast as they possibly could.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading The code of morality was not very strict, and the "Skylarks" generally viewed each other's good or bad luck in a cynical manner.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Not that the aforesaid members were early risers by any means--but because they never went to bed till three or four o'clock.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was called "The Skylarks' Club," because, like those tuneful birds, the members were up very early in the morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To put it plainly, they stayed up nearly all night, and it seemed to be a point of honour with them that, as long as a quorum were on the premises, the club should be kept open.