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From this reading Volume 108, March 16, 1895.
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From this reading Volume 108, March 16, 1895.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (_A Dramatic Forecast of the Farce of the Future._) SCENE--_Smoking-room of the Toy Club.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading THE ADVANTAGE OF BEING CONSISTENT.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE ADVANTAGE OF BEING CONSISTENT.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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CHARIVARInoun
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading (_A Dramatic Forecast of the Farce of the Future._) SCENE--_Smoking-room of the Toy Club.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
CONSISTENTadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading THE ADVANTAGE OF BEING CONSISTENT.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
DramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading (_A Dramatic Forecast of the Farce of the Future._) SCENE--_Smoking-room of the Toy Club.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
FarcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading (_A Dramatic Forecast of the Farce of the Future._) SCENE--_Smoking-room of the Toy Club.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
ForecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading (_A Dramatic Forecast of the Farce of the Future._) SCENE--_Smoking-room of the Toy Club.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
yet to be or coming
From this reading (_A Dramatic Forecast of the Farce of the Future._) SCENE--_Smoking-room of the Toy Club.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
HandicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
HearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
with gusto and without reservation
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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influxnounUS /ˈɪnflʌks/
the process of flowing in
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inhalingverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
lemon-squashes
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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
march in a procession
From this reading Volume 108, March 16, 1895.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVANTAGE OF BEING CONSISTENT.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
PUNCHverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
ReformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
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the place where some action occurs
From this reading (_A Dramatic Forecast of the Farce of the Future._) SCENE--_Smoking-room of the Toy Club.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
Smoking-room
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From this reading (_A Dramatic Forecast of the Farce of the Future._) SCENE--_Smoking-room of the Toy Club.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
tea-leaf
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From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reformed members sipping lemon-squashes and inhaling tea-leaf cigarettes and reading "The Happy Hearth" and periodicals of a similar character._ _First Member._ I am heartily glad that the committee decided to change the name of the club from the Handicap to the Toy, as it has brought an influx of such extremely eligible members.
ToynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading (_A Dramatic Forecast of the Farce of the Future._) SCENE--_Smoking-room of the Toy Club.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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