used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNUTTERABLE CRIME.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
brimstone-colored
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From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading AN UNUTTERABLE CRIME.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
Dudley
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From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
fashionables
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From this reading He was a _roué_, and a gambler, and--save the mark--one of the first fashionables of New York.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was a _roué_, and a gambler, and--save the mark--one of the first fashionables of New York.
floridadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəd/
elaborately or excessively ornamented
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading He was a _roué_, and a gambler, and--save the mark--one of the first fashionables of New York.
Gerald
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From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a _roué_, and a gambler, and--save the mark--one of the first fashionables of New York.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
set afire or burning
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading He was a _roué_, and a gambler, and--save the mark--one of the first fashionables of New York.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was a _roué_, and a gambler, and--save the mark--one of the first fashionables of New York.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
plaidnounUS /plæd/
a cloth having a crisscross design
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
roué
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From this reading He was a _roué_, and a gambler, and--save the mark--one of the first fashionables of New York.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
except for; apart from
From this reading He was a _roué_, and a gambler, and--save the mark--one of the first fashionables of New York.
try to get or reach
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
UNUTTERABLEadjective
too sacred to be uttered
From this reading AN UNUTTERABLE CRIME.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading He entered, dressed in a showy style; blue coat, red velvet vest, plaid pants, brimstone-colored gloves, and a profusion of rings and other jewelry--a style indicative of the man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
at the time that
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
wine-glass
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From this reading One evening I was sitting alone, in the back parlor, near a table on which stood a lighted candle and a wine-glass, (for I now at times began to seek oblivion in wine,) when Gerald Dudley was announced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
a late time of life
From this reading Gerald was one of my fashionable friends, over forty in years, tall in stature, with a florid face, short curling brown hair, and sandy whiskers.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He was a _roué_, and a gambler, and--save the mark--one of the first fashionables of New York.
