used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
(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 “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Possibly known in the cave of Neanderthal.
Columbus'snounUS /kəˈlʌmbəsɪz/
possessive form of “columbus” — the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
discardverbUS /dɪˈskɑːrd/
throw or cast away
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
discardingverbUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “discard” — throw or cast away
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
at any time
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading It is no new invention, for it has been the well-known practice of whist from primæval times.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Possibly known in the cave of Neanderthal.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
luxnounUS /lʌks/
a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
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 This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
NeanderthaladjectiveUS /niˈændərθɔːl/
ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance
From this reading Possibly known in the cave of Neanderthal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is no new invention, for it has been the well-known practice of whist from primæval times.
Newton'snounUS /ˈnuːtənz/
possessive form of “newton” — English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
not any; not one
From this reading It is no new invention, for it has been the well-known practice of whist from primæval times.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
obtrusivelyadverb
in an obtrusive manner
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
on one occasion
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
Pintsch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
having a point
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
by chance
From this reading Possibly known in the cave of Neanderthal.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It is no new invention, for it has been the well-known practice of whist from primæval times.
primæval
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is no new invention, for it has been the well-known practice of whist from primæval times.
ProctornounUS /ˈprɑːktər/
someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
tenebras
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
propel through the air
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is no new invention, for it has been the well-known practice of whist from primæval times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
the act of using
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
being of use or service
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading It is no new invention, for it has been the well-known practice of whist from primæval times.
at the time that
From this reading This was first brought to my notice by Mr. Proctor, and—like Newton’s apple, Columbus’s egg, and many other great discoveries—is almost obtrusively obvious when it is once pointed out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
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 It is no new invention, for it has been the well-known practice of whist from primæval times.
whist-players
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
a late time of life
From this reading “Post tenebras lux.”—_Pintsch._ THERE is one method of forced discarding which is often extremely useful; it is simple to a degree and always practicable; it has been in use for some years, and is approved of by all the good whist-players I have ever come across.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have a really strong suit to discard from—a suit that you _can_ order your partner to lead you—_signal in it_, and throw away the highest card you safely dare.
