used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GAMBLING DEN.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
BilliardsnounUS /ˈbɪljərdz/
any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
without stop or interruption
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
DENnounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading A GAMBLING DEN.
dingy-looking
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From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
the act of consuming food
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
being one more than ten
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
to come or go into
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
GAMBLINGnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading A GAMBLING DEN.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
take the midday meal
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
not any; not one
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
go across or through
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
by chance
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
except for; apart from
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
uninterruptedlyadverb
without interruption
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In each of these there were two tables, and the play continued uninterruptedly from seven until eleven or half-past.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
at the time that
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Of an evening, however, there were lights in every window, and the click of balls could be heard from the ground floor and that above it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In a corner of one of the winding courts that lie behind Fleet Street stood a dingy-looking house, the lamp over the door bearing the words, "Billiards and Pool."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During the daytime no one would be seen to enter save between the hours of twelve and two, when perhaps a dozen young fellows, after eating a frugal lunch, would resort there to pass their hour out of office in smoking and a game of billiards.
