used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
any thing at all
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
cabaretnounUS /ˌkæbərˈeɪ/
a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
put or send forth
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
depravedadjectiveUS /diˈpreɪvd/
deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
desperate-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
in a free manner
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
ginnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
go away from a place
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
melodramanounUS /ˈmelədrɑːmə/
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
the force of workers available
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
ObsceneadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈsiːn/
designed to incite to indecency or lust
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
and nothing more
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
partaking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
on the contrary
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading They were thieves, and if anything could be judged from their countenances, they were capable of doing the most desperate deeds.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Obscene jokes and songs had been freely indulged in, and it did not seem as if they were inclined to leave off for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
precisely as stated
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
which person or people
From this reading A rude chorus that was being sung, or rather shouted by several coarse and desperate-looking men, who were seated around a table in a back room of a very low cabaret, and which was never visited only by the most depraved persons who resided in, or resorted to the neighborhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The table was covered with glasses containing gin, rum, and brandy, and of which they had all been evidently partaking very freely, and they were smoking as hard as they were able.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading There was a large wood fire upon the hearth; and the red glare it cast upon their features, gave them almost a supernatural appearance, and altogether the scene was as effective as one of those that are often represented in a melodrama.
