used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ross was at the table, and the big stack of chips in front of him indicated that he was the big winner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ross was at the table, and the big stack of chips in front of him indicated that he was the big winner.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
centre-table
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From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
chipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading Ross was at the table, and the big stack of chips in front of him indicated that he was the big winner.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
CROWLEY
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From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
one or the other of two
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Ross was at the table, and the big stack of chips in front of him indicated that he was the big winner.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ross was at the table, and the big stack of chips in front of him indicated that he was the big winner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ross was at the table, and the big stack of chips in front of him indicated that he was the big winner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Ross was at the table, and the big stack of chips in front of him indicated that he was the big winner.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
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 Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
the force of workers available
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading Ross was at the table, and the big stack of chips in front of him indicated that he was the big winner.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Ross was at the table, and the big stack of chips in front of him indicated that he was the big winner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Some six or seven of the other men either looked on or were sprawled about the place in various stages of intoxication; and the number of empty bottles that littered the place gave evidence that it had been quite a long session.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Around the centre-table a game of cards was in progress, and the fortunes of the game had reduced the number engaged in it to four.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His shirt was open half way down to his waist and his broad, hairy chest was exposed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CROWLEY In the living-room of the Ross ranch were congregated almost the entire outfit.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading Ross was at the table, and the big stack of chips in front of him indicated that he was the big winner.
