anew
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
(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 "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
b'ys
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From this reading "'D'ye hear that, b'ys?' said Pat.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
clothing in general
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He was judge, jury and counsel.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
cowld
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From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
D'ye
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From this reading "'D'ye hear that, b'ys?' said Pat.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was judge, jury and counsel.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "'D'ye hear that, b'ys?' said Pat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He was judge, jury and counsel.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading He was judge, jury and counsel.
mercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
being perceived or observed
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "'D'ye hear that, b'ys?' said Pat.
Pat'snounUS /pæts/
possessive form of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
runnin
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From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "'D'ye hear that, b'ys?' said Pat.
sensitivenessnounUS /ˈsensətɪvnəs/
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
tak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'D'ye hear that, b'ys?' said Pat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Monday morning the doctor summoned us all to his study, and there instituted one of his usual courts of inquiry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
widout
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From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
the words that are spoken
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
ye'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Get to bed now; ye'll tak' your death runnin' round in the cowld widout your clothes on.'
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading "In our excitement we had forgotten that the mercury outside was nearly down to zero, and had not noticed the cold; but Pat's words quickened our sensitiveness, so we hastened shivering to bed, and the house was again quiet.
