take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE INN.
(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 Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
barber'snounUS /ˈbɑːrbərz/
possessive form of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
Castell
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From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
the first light of day
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
put on clothes
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
high-barred
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From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
be the source of pain
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE INN.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
Margaret
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From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
murmurings
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From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE INN.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
other's
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From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
hurting
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF THE INN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
showing sorrow
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Peter did not sleep well, for, notwithstanding all the barber’s dressing, his hurt pained him much.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, he was troubled by the thought that Margaret must be sure that both he and her father were dead, and of the sufferings of her sore heart.
at the time that
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When the first light of dawn crept through the high-barred windows, he arose and called Castell, for they could not dress without each other’s help.
an affirmative
From this reading Whenever he dozed off he seemed to see her awake and weeping, yes, and to hear her sobs and murmurings of his name.
