used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
broiledadjectiveUS /brɔɪld/
cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mr. Shell was proprietor of the New Hope Oyster Saloon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
held dear
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Shell was proprietor of the New Hope Oyster Saloon.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Shell was proprietor of the New Hope Oyster Saloon.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
NIGHT-HAWKS
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From this reading THE NIGHT-HAWKS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Shell was proprietor of the New Hope Oyster Saloon.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
OysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading Mr. Shell was proprietor of the New Hope Oyster Saloon.
oyster-stew
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From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Mr. Shell was proprietor of the New Hope Oyster Saloon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
quailverbUS /kweɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
SaloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Mr. Shell was proprietor of the New Hope Oyster Saloon.
ShellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Mr. Shell was proprietor of the New Hope Oyster Saloon.
Shell'snounUS /ʃelz/
possessive form of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
suppersnounUS /ˈsʌpərz/
plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT-HAWKS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
up to a particular time
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Shell was proprietor of the New Hope Oyster Saloon.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
at the time that
From this reading After supper they had cigars and a game of cards, till midnight, when Mr. Shell put out his lights and closed his doors, often interrupting them in the middle of a game.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading He got up nice game suppers, and treated his customers to ale, whiskey, and brandy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Philip loved good living, and often ate an oyster-stew and a broiled quail, and washed it down with a glass of ale, late at night in Mr. Shell's rooms, in company with three or four other boys.
