used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
AppallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Are you the clergyman?' she asked in a faint voice.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'Are you the clergyman?' she asked in a faint voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
breathings
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From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading 'Are you the clergyman?' she asked in a faint voice.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
destitutionnounUS /ˈdestətuːʃən/
a state without friends or money or prospects
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
the act of discovering something
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
Dr
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From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading 'Are you the clergyman?' she asked in a faint voice.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
set up or found
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
IllustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
lustrelessadjective
lacking brilliance or vitality
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
and nothing more
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
estrangement from god
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He found her occupying the garret of an old, crazy tenement in Orange street; she was stretched upon a miserable bed, covered only by a few rags, and her short breathings, sunken cheeks, and lustreless eyes, proclaimed that the hand of death was upon her.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading 'Are you the clergyman?' she asked in a faint voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'I am; what can I do for you, my good woman?' said the Doctor, seating himself on a rickety stool at the bedside.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Illustrating the truth of the proverb that 'Murder will out,' and containing an Appalling Discovery._ Two or three days after the above events, Dr. Sinclair was sent for by a woman lying at the point of death.
a late time of life
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Are you the clergyman?' she asked in a faint voice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Though young in years, her appearance indicated that she had passed through much suffering, destitution and sin.
