used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When the men made their appearance they were greeted with applause, and their movements were closely watched.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading When the men made their appearance they were greeted with applause, and their movements were closely watched.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The exhibition was very largely attended, and excited a good deal of interest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading When the men made their appearance they were greeted with applause, and their movements were closely watched.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The exhibition was very largely attended, and excited a good deal of interest.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
DempseynounUS /ˈdempsi/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (1895-1983)
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
Dempsey's
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From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
DisgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The exhibition was very largely attended, and excited a good deal of interest.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The exhibition was very largely attended, and excited a good deal of interest.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The exhibition was very largely attended, and excited a good deal of interest.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading When the men made their appearance they were greeted with applause, and their movements were closely watched.
GymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
HogannounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːn/
United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The exhibition was very largely attended, and excited a good deal of interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The exhibition was very largely attended, and excited a good deal of interest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the men made their appearance they were greeted with applause, and their movements were closely watched.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the men made their appearance they were greeted with applause, and their movements were closely watched.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading When the men made their appearance they were greeted with applause, and their movements were closely watched.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
pugilistnounUS /ˈpjuːdʒəlɪst/
someone who fights with his fists for sport
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
sparringnounUS /ˈspɑːrɪŋ/
an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
carry out
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
male cat
From this reading The Gymnasium Business--Life in Rochester--First Meeting of Hogan and Tom Allen--A Disgraceful Affair.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
precisely as stated
From this reading The exhibition was very largely attended, and excited a good deal of interest.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading When the men made their appearance they were greeted with applause, and their movements were closely watched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
at the time that
From this reading When the men made their appearance they were greeted with applause, and their movements were closely watched.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our hero's next exploit was in Geneva, which town he visited for the purpose of meeting Dempsey, a local pugilist of some reputation.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It was arranged that a sparring match between the two should take place, so that Dempsey's friends might decide whether they were willing to back their man against Hogan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the men made their appearance they were greeted with applause, and their movements were closely watched.
