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From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
boxing-room
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From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
a youthful male person
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
CombinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
HogannounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːn/
United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
HosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
How
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From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
a unit of instruction
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
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 Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
not any; not one
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
ofter
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From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
Oswego
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From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
PokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
not used up
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
unusual or striking
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
SyracusenounUS /ˈsɪrəkjuːz/
a city in central New York
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
the act of using
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
(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 He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His rates for instruction were certainly low enough, the price for a lesson being fixed at three cents.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
in or at the place that
From this reading After remaining in New York for a short time, Hogan returned to Syracuse, where he opened a boxing-room.
which person or people
From this reading He became a member of Hose Company No. 4, and was well known throughout the city as a boy who could use his fists to good advantage.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Syracuse, however, did not ofter attractions enough to keep our hero long within its borders.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A Remarkable Game of Poker and What Came of it--Ben as a Pirate--Fast Life in New York--How he gave a Combination Show in Oswego.
