used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GAMBLING PARTY IN ST.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
acesnounUS /ˈeɪsɪz/
plural of “ace” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
(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 Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
baizenounUS /beɪz/
a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
baseradjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsər/
comparative of “base” — serving as or forming a base
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
countersnounUS /ˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
don't
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From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
divisible by two
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
GAMBLINGnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading A GAMBLING PARTY IN ST.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
HavananounUS /həˈvænə/
the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GAMBLING PARTY IN ST.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
JAMES'SnounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
the force of workers available
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
necktienounUS /ˈnektaɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A GAMBLING PARTY IN ST.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The hour is nine o'clock in the evening, and the picture before us is one of revelry and dissipation so characteristic of the nobility of England.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
ST
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From this reading A GAMBLING PARTY IN ST.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
a Caucasian
From this reading Seated about the table are six men, dressed in the height of fashion, each with collar and white necktie and broad white shirt, their faces stamped with all, or nearly all, of the baser passions of mankind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The atmosphere of the room is thick with blue Havana smoke such as is used by the nobility, while on the green baize table a litter of counters and cards, in which aces, kings, and even two spots are heaped in confusion, proclaim the reckless nature of the play.
Wynchgate
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From this reading JAMES'S CLOSE We must now ask our readers to shift the scene--if they don't mind doing this for us--to the apartments of the Earl of Wynchgate in St. James's Close.
