used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
being joined in close association
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
barroomnounUS /ˈbɑːrruːm/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
croupiernoun
someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
Dabney
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From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
Dirke
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From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
Dirke's
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From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
Dolan's
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From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
promote over another
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
set up or found
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
brought together in one place
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
destroyed or killed
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
high-tonedadjective
pretentiously elegant
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
integraladjectiveUS /ˈɪntəɡrəl/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
not any; not one
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
opulencenounUS /ˈɑːpjələns/
wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
penurynounUS /ˈpenjʊri/
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
profanelyadverb
with curses
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
revolvedadjectiveUS /riˈvɑːlvd/
turned in a circle around an axis
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
roulettenounUS /ruːˈlet/
a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
express in words
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
Smithers
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From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
required or under orders
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
in a swift manner
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading So it came about that the _Mountain Lion_ had not been in existence ten days before it had gone on record as a thoroughly "first-class" establishment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
uncompromisinglyadverb
in an uncompromising manner
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
Waxey
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From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
which person or people
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Nevertheless, the wheel went round at Dirke's bidding as swiftly and uncompromisingly as heart could wish, and to most of those gathered about that centre of attraction the "boss" seemed an integral part of the machine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Despite its high-toned patronage, however, the terms "roulette" and "croupier" found small favor with the devotees at that particular shrine of the fickle goddess, and Dabney Dirke, its presiding genius, was familiarly known among "the boys," as "the boss of the wheel."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No wonder, then, that an air of peculiar respectability attached itself to the "wheel" itself which revolved in a corner of the barroom night after night, whirling into opulence or penury, such as entrusted their fortunes to its revolutions.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Waxey" Smithers,--he who was supposed to have precipitated Jimmy Dolan's exit from a disappointing world,--had been heard to say that "that feller Dirke" was too (profanely) high-toned for the job.
