used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARION SAVES A VICTIM FROM POTTER’S FIELD.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
the act of breaking something
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
BrookesnounUS /brʊks/
plural of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading MARION SAVES A VICTIM FROM POTTER’S FIELD.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MARION SAVES A VICTIM FROM POTTER’S FIELD.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “Any further information about Mary Jones, Mr. Warner?”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
a message received and understood
From this reading “Any further information about Mary Jones, Mr. Warner?”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading “Any further information about Mary Jones, Mr. Warner?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
immediately past
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
MARION
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARION SAVES A VICTIM FROM POTTER’S FIELD.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “Any further information about Mary Jones, Mr. Warner?”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Any further information about Mary Jones, Mr. Warner?”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
POTTER'SnounUS /ˈpɑːtərz/
possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
From this reading MARION SAVES A VICTIM FROM POTTER’S FIELD.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
Reginald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
SAVESnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading MARION SAVES A VICTIM FROM POTTER’S FIELD.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading MARION SAVES A VICTIM FROM POTTER’S FIELD.
vitriolnounUS /ˈvɪtriəl/
(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
wardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
warden'snounUS /ˈwɔːrdənz/
possessive form of “warden” — the chief official in charge of a prison
From this reading Dr. Reginald Brookes had given his last order for the night, and as he left the Prison Hospital he bent his steps almost involuntarily toward the warden’s office.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading “Any further information about Mary Jones, Mr. Warner?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A large envelope was handed to him in the office, and almost identical with his breaking the seal he asked the warden a question.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
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 Some way or other the vitriol patient’s case had interested him greatly, and he was anxious to know if any word had been received from the New York police about her.
