used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
BowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
ConfidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
ErienounUS /ˈɪri/
a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania and western New York
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
faronounUS /ˈferoʊ/
a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
Geoghegan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
a young female
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
ten 10s
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
most important element
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
Owney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
PitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
SyracusenounUS /ˈsɪrəkjuːz/
a city in central New York
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Girl Ben Met in Owney Geoghegan's--A Confiding Sea Captain--Adventure in Little Falls--Pitching a Man Across the Erie Canal--Return to Syracuse.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Among the number, however, was one who, in spite of her dilapidated appearance, gave unmistakable evidence of having seen better days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
(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 Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Being well fixed in the way of money--he had made five hundred dollars in a few hours at faro--he went around one night to Owney Geoghegan's notorious resort on the Bowery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
at the time that
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
which person or people
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was considerably past midnight when he entered the place, and the women who were lounging about the room were in the main most pitiable representatives of their sex.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
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 Ben remained in New York at this time for a month or so, during which time he met with an adventure which it is worth while to relate.
