used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gabriel Zimandy sprang out of bed and dressed himself quickly.
Angelo
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From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Gabriel Zimandy sprang out of bed and dressed himself quickly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
CONSECRATEDadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading THE CONSECRATED PALM-LEAF.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
Dormandy's
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From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Gabriel Zimandy sprang out of bed and dressed himself quickly.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading Gabriel Zimandy sprang out of bed and dressed himself quickly.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Gabriel Zimandy sprang out of bed and dressed himself quickly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
a woman of refinement
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gabriel Zimandy sprang out of bed and dressed himself quickly.
PALM-LEAF
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From this reading THE CONSECRATED PALM-LEAF.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
with speed
From this reading Gabriel Zimandy sprang out of bed and dressed himself quickly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
splittingadjectiveUS /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Gabriel Zimandy sprang out of bed and dressed himself quickly.
St
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From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSECRATED PALM-LEAF.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early the next morning the cannon began to boom from the Castle of St. Angelo.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first care was to tap at Madam Dormandy's door and inquire for her health.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The patient answered in a pitiful voice that the guns were fairly splitting her poor head, and that she did not expect to live the day through.
Zimandy
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From this reading Gabriel Zimandy sprang out of bed and dressed himself quickly.
