Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

anew

From this reading He tried the stroke again, and, naturally, did not make it.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Waiting till the astonished balls had resumed their composure, he gathered them up, replacing them in their former position.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Presently, by the merest chance, he executed a marvelous stroke.

without care or concern

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Presently, by the merest chance, he executed a marvelous stroke.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Waiting till the astonished balls had resumed their composure, he gathered them up, replacing them in their former position.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He tried the stroke again, and, naturally, did not make it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

put to death as punishment

From this reading Presently, by the merest chance, he executed a marvelous stroke.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Waiting till the astonished balls had resumed their composure, he gathered them up, replacing them in their former position.

set up or found

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

brought together in one place

From this reading Waiting till the astonished balls had resumed their composure, he gathered them up, replacing them in their former position.

the act of departing

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

provided with artificial light

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

engage in

From this reading He tried the stroke again, and, naturally, did not make it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Presently, by the merest chance, he executed a marvelous stroke.

superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified

From this reading Presently, by the merest chance, he executed a marvelous stroke.

in a moody manner

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

as might be expected

From this reading He tried the stroke again, and, naturally, did not make it.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He tried the stroke again, and, naturally, did not make it.

a native inhabitant of the Occident

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

a human being

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Waiting till the astonished balls had resumed their composure, he gathered them up, replacing them in their former position.

in the near future

From this reading Presently, by the merest chance, he executed a marvelous stroke.

blessed with privileges

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

From this reading Waiting till the astonished balls had resumed their composure, he gathered them up, replacing them in their former position.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Waiting till the astonished balls had resumed their composure, he gathered them up, replacing them in their former position.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

in the near future

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Presently, by the merest chance, he executed a marvelous stroke.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

up to a particular time

From this reading Waiting till the astonished balls had resumed their composure, he gathered them up, replacing them in their former position.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He tried the stroke again, and, naturally, did not make it.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Waiting till the astonished balls had resumed their composure, he gathered them up, replacing them in their former position.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Waiting till the astonished balls had resumed their composure, he gathered them up, replacing them in their former position.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nobody was there, but Mr. Jarvis was a privileged person; so, going to the marker's desk, he took out a little box of ivory balls, spilled them carelessly over a table and languidly assailed them with a long stick.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He lit a long cigar and sauntered moodily down the street, so occupied with schemes of universal retaliation that his feet had it all their own way; in consequence of which, their owner soon found himself in the billiard-room of the Occidental Hotel.