used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
AbbenounUS /ˈæbi/
a French abbot
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
Cantinet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
Duplanty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
Ein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ein child," Schmucke repeated mechanically.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
the act of departing
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
hand-to-handadjective
being at close quarters
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
immediately past
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading "Ein child," Schmucke repeated mechanically.
Mme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Ein child," Schmucke repeated mechanically.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
Schmucke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ein child," Schmucke repeated mechanically.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
express in speech
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
push forcefully
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "He is a child," said the doctor, turning to the Abbe Duplanty.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dying seem to struggle with Death as with an invisible assassin; in the agony at the last, as the final thrust is made, the act of dying seems to be a conflict, a hand-to-hand fight for life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There, then," said the curate; "I will speak to Mme. Cantinet, and send her to you."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Do not trouble yourself," said the doctor; "I am going home, and she lives in the next house."
