used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
(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 JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
for the reason that
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Porter belonged to the latter class.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
power to direct or determine
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
Jim
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From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Porter belonged to the latter class.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
engage in
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
the force of workers available
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
not any; not one
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
on one occasion
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
participate in games or sport
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Porter belonged to the latter class.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
except for; apart from
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
and nothing more
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Porter belonged to the latter class.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
in or at that place or location
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
Tillman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
Truesdale
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From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
unprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He looked over the ground carefully, and could see no way by which Weeks could save himself from defeat, for the control of Tillman City gave C.
whistnoun
a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
which person or people
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
belonging to which person
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
showing curiosity
From this reading On Wednesday morning he sat in his office wondering if he could not get away to the Truesdale golf links for a match that afternoon.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading JUDGE BLACK There are two kinds of business men: those who make their business at once work and play, a means of acquiring wealth and a most exciting game whose charms make all other games seem flat and unprofitable; and another class who, though they may enjoy work, turn for recreation to whist or philanthropy or golf.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He went into the fight against Jim Weeks simply because he hoped it would make him richer, and it did not occur to him that he could enjoy the action.
