used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WONDERFUL RESCUE.
(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 "We're all of the same name as chumps," echoed Billy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We're all of the same name as chumps," echoed Billy.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The situation certainly had serious aspect to the prisoners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "BLAMED if I oughtn't to be treated for the simples."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "We're all of the same name as chumps," echoed Billy.
BLAMEDadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "BLAMED if I oughtn't to be treated for the simples."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The situation certainly had serious aspect to the prisoners.
chumps
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From this reading "We're all of the same name as chumps," echoed Billy.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "We're all of the same name as chumps," echoed Billy.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "BLAMED if I oughtn't to be treated for the simples."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The situation certainly had serious aspect to the prisoners.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "BLAMED if I oughtn't to be treated for the simples."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "BLAMED if I oughtn't to be treated for the simples."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
inkyadjectiveUS /ˈɪŋki/
of the color of black ink
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
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 Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "We're all of the same name as chumps," echoed Billy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
and nothing more
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
oughtn't
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From this reading "BLAMED if I oughtn't to be treated for the simples."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
portholenoun
a window in a ship or airplane
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The situation certainly had serious aspect to the prisoners.
free from harm or evil
From this reading A WONDERFUL RESCUE.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "We're all of the same name as chumps," echoed Billy.
Schneider
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The situation certainly had serious aspect to the prisoners.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
simples
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "BLAMED if I oughtn't to be treated for the simples."
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation certainly had serious aspect to the prisoners.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "BLAMED if I oughtn't to be treated for the simples."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "BLAMED if I oughtn't to be treated for the simples."
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading "BLAMED if I oughtn't to be treated for the simples."
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
We're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We're all of the same name as chumps," echoed Billy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Schneider was, indeed, a dejected figure at the foot of the long ladder in this inky well, the only point of light being a porthole sort of window, set high in one of the four stone walls.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading A WONDERFUL RESCUE.
