used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
anew
From this reading The servants say she will not enter a carriage again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The servants say she will not enter a carriage again.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
Corkey
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From this reading He lies on his cot, and Corkey is a frequent visitor.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading He lies on his cot, and Corkey is a frequent visitor.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
Dr
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From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
to come or go into
From this reading The servants say she will not enter a carriage again.
ESTHERnounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
fimbrications
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From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading He lies on his cot, and Corkey is a frequent visitor.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
LIBERALadjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading He lies on his cot, and Corkey is a frequent visitor.
Lockwin
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From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The servants say she will not enter a carriage again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He lies on his cot, and Corkey is a frequent visitor.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
PATRONnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
re-erected
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From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
express in words
From this reading The servants say she will not enter a carriage again.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants say she will not enter a carriage again.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The servants say she will not enter a carriage again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
a state of acute pain
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
Tarpion's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The servants say she will not enter a carriage again.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading After six months of suffering he is promised a removal of the red fimbrications; his nose shall be re-erected; his throat shall be reasonably cleared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ESTHER AS A LIBERAL PATRON Esther Lockwin has been confined to her room for a month by Dr. Tarpion's orders.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading David Lockwin has hired an extra clerk, and is daily under a surgeon's hands.
someone who visits
From this reading He lies on his cot, and Corkey is a frequent visitor.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The servants say she will not enter a carriage again.
