used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
Ajaccio
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From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The fact was, that I had thought much more of my bride than of my metatarsals.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
deem to be
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was, that I had thought much more of my bride than of my metatarsals.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
formidablyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbli/
in a formidable manner
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
set up or found
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
gildverbUS /ɡɪld/
decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact was, that I had thought much more of my bride than of my metatarsals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
metatarsals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact was, that I had thought much more of my bride than of my metatarsals.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The fact was, that I had thought much more of my bride than of my metatarsals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
and nothing more
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
shruggingverbUS /ˈʃrʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
splinteredverbUS /ˈsplɪntərd/
past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
the act of using
From this reading Many of the mountaineers are skilled in deadly drugs, and use them rarely for the bowl, not so rarely for the sword and gun.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
at the time that
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
in or at the place that
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Two of these were splintered where the bullet passed between them, and it was a question whether it had not been poisoned.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Being of a somewhat sceptical turn, I thought at first that he only wanted to gild the frame of his work; but when I began to consider it, I found that he was quite right.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading At first I thought a great deal more of the pain than the danger of my wound; but when I showed it to the French surgeon at Ajaccio, he surprised me by shrugging his shoulders formidably, and declaring that it was the good God if I kept my foot.
