(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 Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
apoplexynounUS /ˈæpəpleksi/
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Poor uncle Wayland!” sighed Frank.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
glassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæsi/
resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
highest in quality
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
he's
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From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
It's
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From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
not any; not one
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
over-exertion
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From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “Poor uncle Wayland!” sighed Frank.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
Sanford
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From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Poor uncle Wayland!” sighed Frank.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
a special situation
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Poor uncle Wayland!” sighed Frank.
the act of using
From this reading “It’s no use, boys; he’s gone,” said the young doctor; “his death by apoplexy was caused by over-exertion and mental excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
WaylandnounUS /ˈweɪlənd/
(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund
From this reading The greatest excitement prevailed in the hunters’ camp over the sudden, mysterious death of Wayland Sanford.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His limbs were cold and stiff, and his eyes, though wide open, had that stony, glassy stare and his face the ghastly pallor of the dead.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Every thing within the young doctor’s power was done in hopes of restoring him to life, but all to no purpose.
