used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What's this Mi-Carême I've been reading about in the papers, anyhow?
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading "Say!" he addressed the secretary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "What's this Mi-Carême I've been reading about in the papers, anyhow?
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "What's this Mi-Carême I've been reading about in the papers, anyhow?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
CheckersnounUS /ˈtʃekərz/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
ChessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar.
effeteadjectiveUS /eˈfiːt/
affected, overrefined, and effeminate
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
a man of refinement
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar.
I've
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From this reading "What's this Mi-Carême I've been reading about in the papers, anyhow?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar.
Mi-Carême
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From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "What's this Mi-Carême I've been reading about in the papers, anyhow?
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "What's this Mi-Carême I've been reading about in the papers, anyhow?
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
express in words
From this reading "Say!" he addressed the secretary.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading "Say!" he addressed the secretary.
secretary'snounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In a somewhat perplexed manner he approached the secretary's desk and obtained a cigar.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What's this Mi-Carême I've been reading about in the papers, anyhow?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mi-Carême_ A nameless gentleman from the effete North was enjoying for the first time the privileges of a guest card at the Chess and Checkers.
What's
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From this reading "What's this Mi-Carême I've been reading about in the papers, anyhow?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he paused, listening to the sounds of revelry which filled the club, and which came roaring in from the city streets outside.
