used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
Arundel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His "nurse" was at home, and came directly to the cab door.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
Cromer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
without deviation
From this reading His "nurse" was at home, and came directly to the cab door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His "nurse" was at home, and came directly to the cab door.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SAVED FROM THE RIVER.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His "nurse" was at home, and came directly to the cab door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading His "nurse" was at home, and came directly to the cab door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
with speed
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading SAVED FROM THE RIVER.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading SAVED FROM THE RIVER.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAVED FROM THE RIVER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His "nurse" was at home, and came directly to the cab door.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading WHEN Dr. Arundel turned from seeing his wife on her way, he called a cab, and placing the poor woman and her baby in it, drove quickly to Cromer Street, directing the man to stop at a house near the middle.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading The nurse held out her arms for it, and the poor weak mother, after a glance at her kind face, yielded it to her, tottering, however, after her as quickly as she could.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have brought you another patient," said Dr. Arundel cheerfully; "and a baby this time, too."
