used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT WALLACK'S THEATRE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
BowerynounUS /ˈbaʊəri/
a street in Manhattan noted for cheap hotels frequented by homeless derelicts
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
clothing in general
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
someone who is a detective
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
the act of departing
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
Rafferty
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From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
steadiest
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From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading AT WALLACK'S THEATRE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
under normal conditions
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
WALLACK'S
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From this reading AT WALLACK'S THEATRE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was one of the steadiest patrons of the Old Bowery, and was often to be seen in the gallery of other places of amusement.
accept gladly
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
at the time that
From this reading Dick might, out of his earnings, have dressed better, but when he had any extra money it went for some kind of amusement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next day Frank devoted what small leisure he had to the purchase of a trunk, in which he stored his small supply of clothing, leaving out, however, the clothes in which he made his first appearance in the city.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading These he gave to his friend, Dick Rafferty, to whom they were a welcome gift, being considerably better than those he usually wore.
