used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Doctor, what may that mean?"
Dr
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From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
a boy or man
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
a man of refinement
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HOW HARRY GOT RELEASED.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HOW HARRY GOT RELEASED.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
HOW
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From this reading HOW HARRY GOT RELEASED.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Doctor, what may that mean?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Doctor, what may that mean?"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
Powlett
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From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
RELEASEDverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading HOW HARRY GOT RELEASED.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
strait-waistcoat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Almost a pity," he went on, thinking of the case from a professional point of view, "that so valiant a fellow is in his right mind."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Doctor, what may that mean?"
in or at the place that
From this reading "He is now," said Dr. Powlett, returning to the lodge where I awaited him, "safely chained up in a strait-waistcoat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A strong young gentleman, indeed, and took four of my fellows to reduce him.
