used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
(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 Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the next few days Marcella and Louis were inseparable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
auranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the next few days Marcella and Louis were inseparable.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
Desdemona
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the next few days Marcella and Louis were inseparable.
fo'c'slenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the next few days Marcella and Louis were inseparable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading For the next few days Marcella and Louis were inseparable.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
layman'snounUS /ˈleɪmənz/
possessive form of “layman” — someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading For the next few days Marcella and Louis were inseparable.
Marcella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the next few days Marcella and Louis were inseparable.
march in a procession
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
the force of workers available
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next few days Marcella and Louis were inseparable.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
and nothing more
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
OthellonounUS /əˈθeloʊ/
the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
on the contrary
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the next few days Marcella and Louis were inseparable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were up very early each morning and did the usual march--seven times round the deck before breakfast.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He, with the aura of travel, of learning, of experience in the ways of men, began to play Othello to her Desdemona.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Afterwards she went up on the fo'c'sle and waited for him; for the rest of the day there was nothing to do but talk and read, and there was only a very limited library.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the next few days Marcella and Louis were inseparable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes Louis talked of medicine; he told her things that had happened, that he had seen at the hospital; he explained cases to her, quoted lectures, and she, with all a layman's rather morbid interest, was fascinated.
