used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading He wishes the deed were done, and done quickly.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He wishes the deed were done, and done quickly.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
Fairoaks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
forcepsnounUS /ˈfɔːrseps/
an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
Portman
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From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
PRODIGAL'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRODIGAL'S RETURN.
que
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From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
with speed
From this reading He wishes the deed were done, and done quickly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading PRODIGAL'S RETURN.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
voulez-vous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wishes the deed were done, and done quickly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
at the time that
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He wishes the deed were done, and done quickly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Such a letter as the major wrote, of course sent Doctor Portman, to Fairoaks, and he went off with that alacrity which a good man shows when he has disagreeable news to communicate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He is sorry, but _que voulez-vous?_ the tooth must be taken out, and he has you into the chair, and it is surprising with what courage and vigor of wrist he applies the forceps.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perhaps he would not be quite so active or eager if it were _his_ tooth; but, in fine, it is your duty to have it out.
