used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
(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 Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
for the reason that
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was a Thursday, and Harold had walked up to the Castle to give the Squire the latest news of the wounded man.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
Cossey
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From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
Cossey's
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From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
wanted intensely
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
eke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was a Thursday, and Harold had walked up to the Castle to give the Squire the latest news of the wounded man.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
Harold
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From this reading It was a Thursday, and Harold had walked up to the Castle to give the Squire the latest news of the wounded man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
ten 10s
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
IDAnounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading It was a Thursday, and Harold had walked up to the Castle to give the Squire the latest news of the wounded man.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was a Thursday, and Harold had walked up to the Castle to give the Squire the latest news of the wounded man.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
select carefully from a group
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
pocketedverbUS /ˈpɑːkətɪd/
past form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
QuestnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
RECANTS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading It was a Thursday, and Harold had walked up to the Castle to give the Squire the latest news of the wounded man.
not in physical motion
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading It was a Thursday, and Harold had walked up to the Castle to give the Squire the latest news of the wounded man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a Thursday, and Harold had walked up to the Castle to give the Squire the latest news of the wounded man.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was a Thursday, and Harold had walked up to the Castle to give the Squire the latest news of the wounded man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week had passed, and Edward Cossey, nursed night and day by Belle Quest, still hovered between life and death.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then they both agreed that the treatment of their local brethren was all that could be desired, and so far as they were concerned there was an end of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IDA RECANTS The two great doctors came, and the two great doctors pocketed their hundred guinea fees and went, but neither the one nor the other, nor eke the twain, would commit themselves to a fixed opinion as to Edward Cossey’s chances of life or death.
people who are wounded
From this reading However, one of them picked out a number of shot from the wounded man, and a number more he left in because he could not pick them out.
