used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rose to his feet and assumed a stoical calmness.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He rose to his feet and assumed a stoical calmness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Martialis made a gesture toward the dead man and sank his chin on his breast.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading He rose to his feet and assumed a stoical calmness.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Martialis made a gesture toward the dead man and sank his chin on his breast.
comernounUS /ˈkʌmər/
someone with a promising future
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Martialis made a gesture toward the dead man and sank his chin on his breast.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
the organ of sight
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He rose to his feet and assumed a stoical calmness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Martialis made a gesture toward the dead man and sank his chin on his breast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose to his feet and assumed a stoical calmness.
to a considerable degree
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
a social unit living together
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Martialis made a gesture toward the dead man and sank his chin on his breast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
Martialis
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From this reading Martialis made a gesture toward the dead man and sank his chin on his breast.
mediciner
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From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
a particular point in time
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
not any; not one
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Martialis made a gesture toward the dead man and sank his chin on his breast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose to his feet and assumed a stoical calmness.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Martialis made a gesture toward the dead man and sank his chin on his breast.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
stoicaladjective
seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
From this reading He rose to his feet and assumed a stoical calmness.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He rose to his feet and assumed a stoical calmness.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Martialis made a gesture toward the dead man and sank his chin on his breast.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It needed no more than a moment for the practised eye of the mediciner to see that life had been suddenly and utterly snatched away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘I am a physician,’ said the new‐comer, breathing somewhat heavily, by reason of the pace at which the slave had hurried him thither.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The entrance of one of the household domestics, bringing a physician, roused the young man from the first stupor of his shocked feelings.
