used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
anew
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
how long something has existed
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
BLAKEnounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
CarnationnounUS /kɑːrˈneɪʃən/
Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
Cloyster's
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From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading Then the thing collapsed like a punctured tyre.
without stop or interruption
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
move gently or carefully
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
eight-ounce
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From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, of course, they fought a little shy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading At first, of course, they fought a little shy.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
Hatton's
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From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
Lambeth
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From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then the thing collapsed like a punctured tyre.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At first, of course, they fought a little shy.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
Orlebar
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From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
paddingnounUS /ˈpædɪŋ/
artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
puncturedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃərd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Then the thing collapsed like a punctured tyre.
rejuvenationnounUS /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/
the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading At first, of course, they fought a little shy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the thing collapsed like a punctured tyre.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first, of course, they fought a little shy.
a special situation
From this reading Then the thing collapsed like a punctured tyre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
male cat
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading TOM BLAKE AGAIN _(James Orlebar Cloyster’s narrative continued)_ Hatton’s Club boys took kindly to my course of instruction.
tyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading Then the thing collapsed like a punctured tyre.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
at the time that
From this reading But when I had them up in line, and had shown them what a large proportion of an eight-ounce glove is padding, they grew more at ease.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For a couple of months, indeed, it seemed that another golden age of the noble art was approaching, and that the rejuvenation of boxing would occur, beginning at Carnation Hall, Lambeth.
