used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
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 Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
for the reason that
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
Chudleigh
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From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
cravatnounUS /krəˈvæt/
A short, wide strip of silk fabric worn by gentlemen around the neck inside an open-collared shirt.
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
well in the past; former
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
DISMISSEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading HOW THE DOCTOR DISMISSED HIS FRIENDS.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading HOW THE DOCTOR DISMISSED HIS FRIENDS.
take in liquids
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
at any time
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
exhortedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HOW THE DOCTOR DISMISSED HIS FRIENDS.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE DOCTOR DISMISSED HIS FRIENDS.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE DOCTOR DISMISSED HIS FRIENDS.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
immediately past
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
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 Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
the force of workers available
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
Stallabras
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From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
succumbverbUS /səˈkʌm/
consent reluctantly
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
TemplarnounUS /ˈtemplər/
a knight of a religious military order established in 1118 to protect pilgrims and the Holy Sepulcher
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE DOCTOR DISMISSED HIS FRIENDS.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last to succumb had been Lord Chudleigh, not because his was the strongest head, but because he had drunk the least and struggled the hardest not to fall a victim to the punch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sir Miles had long since sunk peacefully upon the floor, where he lay in oblivion, one of the men having loosened his cravat to prevent the danger of apoplexy.
which person or people
From this reading Those of the guests who had not already departed, were sitting or lying asleep upon the floor or on the chairs.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
belonging to which person
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Solomon Stallabras, among whose vices was not included the love of strong drink, was one of the earliest to depart; the young Templar whom the Doctor exhorted to virtue early in the evening, was now lying curled up like a child in the corner, his virtuous resolutions, if he had ever formed any, forgotten.
