used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
anew
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
CO-OPERATION
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From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
DISCOURSESnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
down-stairs
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
DRIBBLEverbUS /ˈdrɪbəl/
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
to come or go into
From this reading Knock and enter."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
Gribble
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From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
JUNIORnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Knock and enter."
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
the act of departing
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Podmore
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
round-hand
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
UmbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
