used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
appreciablyadverbUS /əˈpriːʃəbli/
to a noticeable degree
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He smiled at Kean’s offer to deal with Gregg himself if the occasion arose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
Baxter
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From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
ChancerynounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He smiled at Kean’s offer to deal with Gregg himself if the occasion arose.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
Fayre
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From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave Grey the gist of his interview with Kean.
gistnounUS /dʒɪst/
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
From this reading He gave Grey the gist of his interview with Kean.
the act of departing
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
Gregg
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From this reading He smiled at Kean’s offer to deal with Gregg himself if the occasion arose.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading He gave Grey the gist of his interview with Kean.
Grey'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “grey” — United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He smiled at Kean’s offer to deal with Gregg himself if the occasion arose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He gave Grey the gist of his interview with Kean.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He smiled at Kean’s offer to deal with Gregg himself if the occasion arose.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He gave Grey the gist of his interview with Kean.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
KeannounUS /kiːn/
English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
Kean'snounUS /kiːnz/
possessive form of “kean” — English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
a particular point in time
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He smiled at Kean’s offer to deal with Gregg himself if the occasion arose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He smiled at Kean’s offer to deal with Gregg himself if the occasion arose.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
on one occasion
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
relapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled at Kean’s offer to deal with Gregg himself if the occasion arose.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
not in physical motion
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
Sybil
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From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before going out the next morning Fayre rang up Kean’s house and ascertained that Sybil Kean had passed a good night and was appreciably stronger.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The doctors were still unable to pronounce her definitely out of danger and had warned Kean that, at any moment, there might be a relapse, but Fayre was conscious of an immense relief as he set out for Grey’s office in Chancery Lane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He gave Grey the gist of his interview with Kean.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The solicitor was inclined to be sceptical as to the existence of Baxter, but he admitted that, were the man still alive, Kean’s suggestion would more than hold water and he promised to look into the matter at once.
