used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
ave
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From this reading "Hallo, Trumps, who 'ave you got here?"
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "W'ere did you pick 'im up?"
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Hallo, Trumps, who 'ave you got here?"
Hallo
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From this reading "Hallo, Trumps, who 'ave you got here?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Hallo, Trumps, who 'ave you got here?"
im
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From this reading "W'ere did you pick 'im up?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
located inward
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
the force of workers available
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
noo
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From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
select carefully from a group
From this reading "W'ere did you pick 'im up?"
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
redemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
speakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
TrumpsnounUS /trʌmps/
plural of “trump” — a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
From this reading "Hallo, Trumps, who 'ave you got here?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "W'ere did you pick 'im up?"
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Is he a noo member?" shouted several voices, amid general laughter.
W'ere
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From this reading "W'ere did you pick 'im up?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
which person or people
From this reading "Hallo, Trumps, who 'ave you got here?"
belonging to which person
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The den in which they sat drinking, smoking, and gambling consisted of a dirty room fitted with narrow tables, out of which opened an inner apartment.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The speakers were among a company of men and women whose general appearance and reckless expressions of countenance seemed to indicate that they were past redemption.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hallo, Trumps, who 'ave you got here?"
