used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
for the reason that
From this reading Loo was not permitted because it was too much of a gambling game.
betsnounUS /bets/
plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Mr. Richard Tallant was a member of several London clubs.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
degeneratingverbUS /dɪˈdʒenəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “degenerate” — grow worse
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
gamblersnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
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 Loo was not permitted because it was too much of a gambling game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Loo was not permitted because it was too much of a gambling game.
GibbsnounUS /ɡɪbz/
United States chemist (1839-1903)
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Loo was not permitted because it was too much of a gambling game.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mr. Richard Tallant was a member of several London clubs.
LoonounUS /luː/
a toilet in Britain
From this reading Loo was not permitted because it was too much of a gambling game.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Mr. Richard Tallant was a member of several London clubs.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Richard Tallant was a member of several London clubs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Loo was not permitted because it was too much of a gambling game.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Loo was not permitted because it was too much of a gambling game.
not divisible by two
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Richard Tallant was a member of several London clubs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Loo was not permitted because it was too much of a gambling game.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
with speed
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
Richard
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From this reading Mr. Richard Tallant was a member of several London clubs.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. Richard Tallant was a member of several London clubs.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
Shuffleton
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From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
SOMERTON
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From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
Tallant
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From this reading Mr. Richard Tallant was a member of several London clubs.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
third-rateadjective
of lesser quality than second-rate
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The one to which his friend Mr. Shuffleton Gibbs invited him was a third-rate establishment, rapidly degenerating into a mere association of gamblers.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Loo was not permitted because it was too much of a gambling game.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Richard Tallant was a member of several London clubs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL SOMERTON ENTERS UPON A DELICATE, DIFFICULT, AND DANGEROUS TASK.
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 The members met in an evening and kept up in appearance mild whist at shilling points; but large bets were made upon the odd tricks, “each and every.”
