used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Another game, Barnewitz?" asked Cloten, triumphantly, after having finished the twelfth with a brilliant carom.
(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 former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Another game, Barnewitz?" asked Cloten, triumphantly, after having finished the twelfth with a brilliant carom.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Another game, Barnewitz?" asked Cloten, triumphantly, after having finished the twelfth with a brilliant carom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
Barnewitz
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From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
billiard-table
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From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading "Another game, Barnewitz?" asked Cloten, triumphantly, after having finished the twelfth with a brilliant carom.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
caromnoun
a glancing rebound
From this reading "Another game, Barnewitz?" asked Cloten, triumphantly, after having finished the twelfth with a brilliant carom.
Cloten
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From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
cuenounUS /kjuː/
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
dorée
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From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
the organ of sight
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Another game, Barnewitz?" asked Cloten, triumphantly, after having finished the twelfth with a brilliant carom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
Grunwald
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From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
guard-house
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From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Another game, Barnewitz?" asked Cloten, triumphantly, after having finished the twelfth with a brilliant carom.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
for this reason
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
idlers
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From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
jeunesse
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From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
most important element
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
not any; not one
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
by chance
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
Identical; not different.
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
make square
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
make steady
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
to-day
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From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading "Another game, Barnewitz?" asked Cloten, triumphantly, after having finished the twelfth with a brilliant carom.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading "Another game, Barnewitz?" asked Cloten, triumphantly, after having finished the twelfth with a brilliant carom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About the same hour--perhaps a little earlier two gentlemen displayed at the billiard-table, in the restaurant near the main guard-house on the square, that industry which is so becoming to busy idlers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
which person or people
From this reading The two gentlemen who met at this favorite lounging place of the _jeunesse dorée_ of Grunwald, were Cloten and Barnewitz.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Another game, Barnewitz?" asked Cloten, triumphantly, after having finished the twelfth with a brilliant carom.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you; no!" said Barnewitz, throwing his cue on the billiard-table; "am not in the right humor for it to-day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The former, who excelled in all the arts which required a sure eye and a steady hand, and no head work, had beaten his adversary in every game, and hence the young man was in excellent humor, while the other was nearly angry.
