used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
assaultingverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪŋ/
-ing form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His time would soon be up.
bruise-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
disorderlinessnoun
a condition in which things are not in their expected places
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
the organ of sight
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
fearsomeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəm/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
FOILEDadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading FOILED!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
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 Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
JemnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
needle-work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
reprobateverbUS /ˈreprɔːbeɪt/
reject (documents) as invalid
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
in the near future
From this reading His time would soon be up.
stitchingnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His time would soon be up.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His time would soon be up.
precisely as stated
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Jem Joyce, the drunken, reprobate husband, was serving a six weeks sentence for his old crime, drunken disorderliness in the streets, and assaulting the police.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The fearsome wife had recalled the fact, that very day, though she could not be sure of the _actual_ date.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thin and pale, but with the likeness of God shining in her dark eyes—there was the bruise-like colour of great exhaustion under each eye—Mrs. Joyce sat wearily stitching at her warehouse needle-work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His time would soon be up.
