used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading His first adventure in Pit Hole was the meeting with Jim Linton, who carried with him a pair of boxing-gloves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This, of course, made him "solid" with the crowd, and he very soon became known.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This, of course, made him "solid" with the crowd, and he very soon became known.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
boxing-gloves
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From this reading His first adventure in Pit Hole was the meeting with Jim Linton, who carried with him a pair of boxing-gloves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His first adventure in Pit Hole was the meeting with Jim Linton, who carried with him a pair of boxing-gloves.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This, of course, made him "solid" with the crowd, and he very soon became known.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading This, of course, made him "solid" with the crowd, and he very soon became known.
Dance-house
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From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
Donnelly
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From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
at any time
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
Heenan's
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From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first adventure in Pit Hole was the meeting with Jim Linton, who carried with him a pair of boxing-gloves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
HogannounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːn/
United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
an opening into or through something
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
Jim
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From this reading His first adventure in Pit Hole was the meeting with Jim Linton, who carried with him a pair of boxing-gloves.
Kate
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From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This, of course, made him "solid" with the crowd, and he very soon became known.
Linton
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From this reading His first adventure in Pit Hole was the meeting with Jim Linton, who carried with him a pair of boxing-gloves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This, of course, made him "solid" with the crowd, and he very soon became known.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading His first adventure in Pit Hole was the meeting with Jim Linton, who carried with him a pair of boxing-gloves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading His first adventure in Pit Hole was the meeting with Jim Linton, who carried with him a pair of boxing-gloves.
by chance
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
PitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading This, of course, made him "solid" with the crowd, and he very soon became known.
in the near future
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
the act of using
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ben pretended not to know what they were; but having been taken around to "Heenan's Cottage"--a famous resort for the sporting fraternity--he very soon showed that he could use his hands in a thoroughly scientific manner.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
which person or people
From this reading It was in this manner that Ben Hogan first entered the Oil Country--a region where he was destined to become more notorious, perhaps, than any other man who ever entered it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading First Appearance in the Oil Country--Dance-house in Pit Hole--French Kate--Babylon House--Fight with Bob Donnelly--His Explanation in Court of the Character of his House.
