Chapter III

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

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

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

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

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

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

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From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

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From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

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From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

the official residence of a dean

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

at any time

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

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

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

third-person singular of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

possessive form of “kelly” — United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

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

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

the literary culture

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

temporary living quarters

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

arrange in a container

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

go across or through

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

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

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

located on or directed toward the right

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

the money risked on a gamble

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

highest in quality

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

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

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

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

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

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

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

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From this reading Wogan smoked a deal of tobacco, and, knitting his brows, made a strenuous endeavour to peruse one of George Kelly's books--a translation of Tully's _Letters_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

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

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

which person or people

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

having won

From this reading At this juncture Mrs. Barnes comforted him with a greasy pack of cards, and for the rest of that day he played games of chance for extraordinary stakes, one hand against t'other, winning and losing millions of pounds sterling in the space of a single hour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.

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From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading WOGAN INSTRUCTS THE IGNORANT PARSON IN THE WAYS OF WOMEN Mr. Wogan then remained for two days closeted in his friend's lodgings, and was hard put to it to pass the time, since the Parson, who acted as secretary and right-hand man to Bishop Atterbury, was ever dancing attendance upon his lordship at Bromley or the Deanery of Westminster.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He did, indeed, read a complete page, and then being seized with a sudden vertigo, such as from his extreme youth had prevented him from a course of study, was forced to discontinue his labours.