used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Sure what a stormy night it is!
(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 The Holy Virgin, and all the saints protect us!”
Allain
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From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
exhale hard
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
fondledverbUS /ˈfɔːndəld/
past form of “fondle” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
Gerald
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From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The Holy Virgin, and all the saints protect us!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Sure what a stormy night it is!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Sure what a stormy night it is!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
LardverbUS /lɑːrd/
prepare or cook with lard
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
loquaciousadjectiveUS /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Sure what a stormy night it is!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
post-chaise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading The Holy Virgin, and all the saints protect us!”
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading The Holy Virgin, and all the saints protect us!”
cut with a saw
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
slumberernoun
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading “Sure what a stormy night it is!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure what a stormy night it is!
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
a shaky motion
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading The Holy Virgin, and all the saints protect us!”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Sure what a stormy night it is!
which person or people
From this reading Gerald Mac Allain having with some trouble secured the reluctant and loquacious matron, now returned for another and a dearer charge, who, trembling and penitent, followed him to the carriage.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “I never saw the like! there’s wind enough to blow us into the sea, and sea enough to deluge the land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Lard help us, Mr. Mac Allain,” said the nurse, as she wrapped her thick cloth mantle over the sweet slumberer that fondled in her bosom, and got into a post-chaise and four with much trepidation and difficulty.
