used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Polly opened the door, and she seemed troubled about the child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
a young person of either sex
From this reading Polly opened the door, and she seemed troubled about the child.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading 'I should get a doctor, Polly,' I said.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Polly opened the door, and she seemed troubled about the child.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 'I should get a doctor, Polly,' I said.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
not any; not one
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Polly opened the door, and she seemed troubled about the child.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Polly opened the door, and she seemed troubled about the child.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I should get a doctor, Polly,' I said.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Polly opened the door, and she seemed troubled about the child.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Polly opened the door, and she seemed troubled about the child.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'I should get a doctor, Polly,' I said.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Polly opened the door, and she seemed troubled about the child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Polly opened the door, and she seemed troubled about the child.
on a floor above
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'So Duncan says, sir; we shall have to send for him in the morning if he's no better.'
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Little John was evidently in pain, for I heard him moaning as I went upstairs.
at the time that
From this reading A NIGHT OF STORM It was late when I got back to my lodging, and I walked like one in a dream.
