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From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
AlhambranounUS /ælˈhæmbrə/
a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
AmitynounUS /ˈæmɪti/
a cordial disposition
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
betook
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From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
cafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
cookerynoun
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
culinaryadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːlɪneri/
of or relating to or used in cooking
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
domicilenoun
(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
EIN
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From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
FRAULEINnoun
a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
Fritz
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From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
Geisling
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From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
LessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
matineenounUS /ˈmætɪneɪ/
a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
not any; not one
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
the middle of the day
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
pinoclenoun
a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
sawingverbUS /ˈsɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “saw” — cut with a saw
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
steinnounUS /staɪn/
a mug intended for serving beer
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
TeutonicadjectiveUS /tuːˈtɔːnɪk/
of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Each evening, from the opening in September until closing time in June, he was at his post, sawing away like the machine he was and as devoid of sentiment.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
VaudevillenounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
ViolinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
at the time that
From this reading When he escaped the Alhambra, it was to join his cronies in a convenient saloon where pinocle, beer, and choice Teutonic gossip relieved the monotony of his existence.
in or at the place that
From this reading Each morning he arose at seven, went out to an adjoining cafe where German cookery was served "twenty-one meals for three dollars," as stated on its bill of fare, and returned to his domicile, glancing at the small sign, "Violin Lessons," placed above the upper bell, and mounting the two flights of stairs, awaited in his office, sitting room and parlor combined, the few pupils who came his way.
which person or people
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At noon he absorbed another of the "twenty-one for three dollar" productions of culinary art, washed down with a stein of foaming beer, and then, if it were matinee day at the Alhambra Temple of Vaudeville, betook himself thither, where he played second violin.
WUNDERBARES
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From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
a late time of life
From this reading EIN WUNDERBARES FRAULEIN Fritz Geisling, who for many years had lived in two rooms, second floor, No. 10 Amity Place, was short, fat, and bald.
