used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he stood there waiting he twisted his gray mustache idly.
Atherton
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From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading His hands were neatly gloved and his attire stylish and spotless.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
BERT
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From this reading BERT JACKSON TO THE RESCUE.
Blackwell's
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From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
Dollie
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From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/
having the hands covered with gloves
From this reading His hands were neatly gloved and his attire stylish and spotless.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading As he stood there waiting he twisted his gray mustache idly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands were neatly gloved and his attire stylish and spotless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he stood there waiting he twisted his gray mustache idly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading As he stood there waiting he twisted his gray mustache idly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
JACKSONnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading BERT JACKSON TO THE RESCUE.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading As he stood there waiting he twisted his gray mustache idly.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading His hands were neatly gloved and his attire stylish and spotless.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
free from harm or evil
From this reading BERT JACKSON TO THE RESCUE.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading His hands were neatly gloved and his attire stylish and spotless.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
stylishadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading His hands were neatly gloved and his attire stylish and spotless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERT JACKSON TO THE RESCUE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he stood there waiting he twisted his gray mustache idly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BERT JACKSON TO THE RESCUE.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading As he stood there waiting he twisted his gray mustache idly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
typewriternounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/
hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
vitriolnounUS /ˈvɪtriəl/
(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A few hours after that sad death in the Prison Hospital, the lawyer, Augustus Atherton, stood on the steps of his office waiting for his typewriter, Dollie Marlowe, to join him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hands were neatly gloved and his attire stylish and spotless.
in or at the place that
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The tragedy of the “vitriol patient’s” death was almost a tragedy of two cities—the great city of New York, where crime is conceived and fostered and the smaller city on Blackwell’s Island, where crime is punished and ended.
