used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WIZARD'S TRICK.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
(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 All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
Barnes
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From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
Dr
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From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
ExtraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
holocaustnounUS /ˈhɑːləkɔːst/
an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire)
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
go away from a place
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
Mabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
Medjora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
the act of punishing
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
Sloane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
spyingnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
required or under orders
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
believed likely
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A WIZARD'S TRICK.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
WIZARD'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WIZARD'S TRICK.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet in truth not only was Dr. Medjora safe and well, but he had never been in any serious danger.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading All New York, that afternoon, was treated to a sensational account in the afternoon "Extra" newspapers, of the supposed holocaust of the suspected murderer of Mabel Sloane.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As soon as the police had abandoned the effort to batter in the door, Dr. Medjora turned and said to young Barnes:
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It would serve you right were I to leave you in here to be burned, in punishment for your audacity in spying upon me.
