aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
(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 "Dr. Twelves, to think of your coming to see me after all these years!"
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "And whose fault is it that I haven't come before? whose fault I'd like to know?"
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Dr. Twelves, to think of your coming to see me after all these years!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
Dr
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From this reading "Dr. Twelves, to think of your coming to see me after all these years!"
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "And whose fault is it that I haven't come before? whose fault I'd like to know?"
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
haven't
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From this reading "And whose fault is it that I haven't come before? whose fault I'd like to know?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And whose fault is it that I haven't come before? whose fault I'd like to know?"
I'd
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From this reading "And whose fault is it that I haven't come before? whose fault I'd like to know?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And whose fault is it that I haven't come before? whose fault I'd like to know?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And whose fault is it that I haven't come before? whose fault I'd like to know?"
immediately past
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "And whose fault is it that I haven't come before? whose fault I'd like to know?"
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
engage in
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
Margaret
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From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dr. Twelves, to think of your coming to see me after all these years!"
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
cut with a saw
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Dr. Twelves, to think of your coming to see me after all these years!"
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
not in physical motion
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
thatchnounUS /θætʃ/
hair resembling thatched roofing material
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Dr. Twelves, to think of your coming to see me after all these years!"
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 He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Dr. Twelves, to think of your coming to see me after all these years!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
Twelves
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From this reading "Dr. Twelves, to think of your coming to see me after all these years!"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
someone who visits
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR In appearance the doctor had altered but little since we saw him last.
at the time that
From this reading When she heard his voice, and saw him, Margaret, running to him--before Harry, before the servant--put her arms about his neck (she could easily do it, since he was the shorter), and, after looking at him fixedly, as if to make sure that he was still the same man, kissed him on the lips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
belonging to which person
From this reading "And whose fault is it that I haven't come before? whose fault I'd like to know?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
wizenedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzənd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading He was the same little wizened old man, with the slight stoop, and the sunken eyes which looked out so keenly from under the thick, overhanging thatch of his shaggy eyebrows.
a late time of life
From this reading "Dr. Twelves, to think of your coming to see me after all these years!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dr. Twelves, to think of your coming to see me after all these years!"
