used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
(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 She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
CommandmentnounUS /kəˈmændmənt/
something that is commanded
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
make right or correct
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
a female human offspring
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
Dr
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From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
epoch-makingadjective
highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
hall-passage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
and nothing more
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
loomingverbUS /ˈluːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
Mangan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
not one, and not any
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
and nothing more
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
the place where some action occurs
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
Tishy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
trimmingnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/
the act of adding decoration
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
well-foundedadjective
based on sound reasoning or evidence
From this reading She had a well-founded respect for the Fifth Commandment, as far, at all events, as her father was concerned.
at the time that
From this reading At a little before this time a sufficiently epoch-making scene had taken place between Dr. Mangan and his daughter, following not long on that day when the elephant had conveyed his captive to the depths of the jungle.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The feather to which Miss Mangan had just imparted the correct "set," was only fixed in position with a precarious pin, none the less, Tishy, albeit vexed, did not delay.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading She abandoned the hat, and followed the Doctor through the narrow hall-passage and into the surgery, with a promptness that she was not wont to exhibit in obeying an order that was not convenient.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tishy!" said the Big Doctor, looming large at the door of the dining-room where his daughter was engaged in trimming a hat, "come down to the surgery a minute; I want you."
