used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW GUEST.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
bankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Riches bring pleasant dreams.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Riches bring pleasant dreams.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A NEW GUEST.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
jewelernounUS /ˈdʒuːələr/
someone who makes jewelry
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
Levetinczy
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From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW GUEST.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
on one occasion
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
ownsverbUS /oʊnz/
third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Riches bring pleasant dreams.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
possessing material wealth
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
RichesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading Riches bring pleasant dreams.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
at the time that
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
in or at the place that
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
which person or people
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading What rich bankers call business filled up the winter season, and Levetinczy began to enjoy his position.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He went often to Vienna and took part in the amusements of the commercial world, where many good examples were presented to him.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A man who owns a million can allow himself the luxury, when he goes to the jeweler to buy New Year's gifts, of buying two of everything to please two hearts at once.
