used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
aristocratsnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræts/
plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
bar-room
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From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
Chesterfieldian
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From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
flashilyadverb
in a meretricious manner
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On the second floor there were two large rooms.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the hall I looked into the one on the front.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading From the hall I looked into the one on the front.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading From the hall I looked into the one on the front.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the hall I looked into the one on the front.
and nothing more
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the second floor there were two large rooms.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the hall I looked into the one on the front.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
modulatedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːdʒjuːleɪtɪd/
changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the second floor there were two large rooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the hall I looked into the one on the front.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
by chance
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
pool-room
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From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading On the second floor there were two large rooms.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the second floor there were two large rooms.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
not in physical motion
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the second floor there were two large rooms.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
in the direction of
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the second floor there were two large rooms.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
on a floor above
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a large, round table in the center, at which five or six men were seated playing poker.
which person or people
From this reading I stood watching this pool game until I was called by my friends, who were still in the bar-room, to go upstairs.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The air and conduct here were greatly in contrast to what I had just seen in the pool-room; these men were evidently the aristocrats of the place; they were well, perhaps a bit flashily, dressed and spoke in low modulated voices, frequently using the word "gentlemen"; in fact, they seemed to be practicing a sort of Chesterfieldian politeness towards each other.
