adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
adeptadjectiveUS /əˈdept/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
billiard-rooms
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From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
ClubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
dandies
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From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
Doodeen
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From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
frivolitynounUS /frəˈvɑːləti/
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
gentsnounUS /dʒents/
plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
how
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From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
imprudencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəns/
a lack of caution in practical affairs
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
Macabaw
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From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
Sackville
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From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
SarcophagusnounUS /sɑːrˈkɑːfəɡəs/
a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
SMOKINGnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
upstairsadverbUS /əpˈsterz/
on a floor above
From this reading Some of the dandies of the Club, such as the Marquis of Macabaw, Lord Doodeen, and fellows of that high order, are in the habit of indulging in this propensity upstairs in the billiard-rooms of the 'Sarcophagus'--and, partly to make their acquaintance, partly from a natural aptitude for crime, Sackville Maine followed them, and became an adept in the odious custom.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
Wagley
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From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Where it is introduced into a family I need not say how sad the consequences are, both to the furniture and the morals.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Let our imprudence and his example be a warning to other gents; let his fate and that of his poor wife be remembered by every British female.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading The consequences of his entering the Club were as follows:-- One of the first vices the unhappy wretch acquired in this abode of frivolity was that of SMOKING.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Why--Why did I and Wagley ever do so cruel an action as to introduce young Sackville Maine into that odious 'Sarcophagus'?
