adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading They afforded a sharp contrast.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
badlyadverbUS /ˈbædli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
Chinatown
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From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading They afforded a sharp contrast.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
EndnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
public-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
raisingnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
ruffianlyadjective
violent and lawless
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading They afforded a sharp contrast.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
sodasnounUS /ˈsoʊdəz/
plural of “soda” — a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
sprucenessnoun
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They afforded a sharp contrast.
thick-set
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was a thick-set and rather ruffianly looking fellow, not too cleanly in either person or clothing, and, amongst other evidences that at one time he had known the prize ring, possessing a badly broken nose.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
whiskies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having ordered and paid for two whiskies and sodas, the Jew, raising his glass, nodded to his companion and took a drink.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His companion was dressed with that spruceness which belongs to the successful East End Jew; he was cleanly shaven, of slight build, and alert in manner and address.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading In the saloon bar of a public-house, situated only a few hundred yards from the official frontier of Chinatown, two men sat at a small table in a corner, engaged in earnest conversation.
