used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Aouda was safe, and Phileas Fogg, who had been in the midst of the fight, had not received a scratch.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
Aouda
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From this reading Mrs. Aouda was safe, and Phileas Fogg, who had been in the midst of the fight, had not received a scratch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg simply does his Duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg simply does his Duty.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Mrs. Aouda was safe, and Phileas Fogg, who had been in the midst of the fight, had not received a scratch.
Fogg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg simply does his Duty.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg simply does his Duty.
be the source of pain
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg simply does his Duty.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Mrs. Aouda was safe, and Phileas Fogg, who had been in the midst of the fight, had not received a scratch.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading Several were wounded, but none mortally.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Aouda was safe, and Phileas Fogg, who had been in the midst of the fight, had not received a scratch.
not one, and not any
From this reading Several were wounded, but none mortally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Aouda was safe, and Phileas Fogg, who had been in the midst of the fight, had not received a scratch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
Passe-partoutnoun
key that secures entrance everywhere
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
Phileas
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From this reading In which Phileas Fogg simply does his Duty.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
ProctornounUS /ˈprɑːktər/
someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mrs. Aouda was safe, and Phileas Fogg, who had been in the midst of the fight, had not received a scratch.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Mrs. Aouda was safe, and Phileas Fogg, who had been in the midst of the fight, had not received a scratch.
express in words
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading Mrs. Aouda was safe, and Phileas Fogg, who had been in the midst of the fight, had not received a scratch.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several were wounded, but none mortally.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
and nothing more
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg simply does his Duty.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
(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 Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several were wounded, but none mortally.
in or at the place that
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Three of the travellers, including Passe-partout, had disappeared, but it was impossible to say whether they had been killed or taken prisoners.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which Phileas Fogg simply does his Duty.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Aouda was safe, and Phileas Fogg, who had been in the midst of the fight, had not received a scratch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colonel Proctor was one of the most severely hurt; he had fought bravely, and was carried with the other wounded into the station, where he was attended to as well as the circumstances admitted of.
people who are wounded
From this reading Several were wounded, but none mortally.
