used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
apothecarynounUS /əˈpɑːθəkeri/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
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 An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
set up or found
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
Frowenfeld
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From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
Grandissime
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From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
Honoré
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From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
imprudentlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəntli/
in an imprudent manner
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
Keene's
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From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
immediately past
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
leveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
Nancanous
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From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
not any; not one
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes, I have been there."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
at the time that
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
which person or people
From this reading An announcement from Honoré Grandissime, who had paid an early call, had, to that gentleman's no small surprise, produced a sudden and violent effect on the little man's temper.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He was sitting alone by his window, looking out upon the levee, when the apothecary entered the apartment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading ANOTHER WOUND IN A NEW PLACE Each day found Doctor Keene's strength increasing, and on the morning following the incidents last recorded he was imprudently projecting an outdoor promenade.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I have been there."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Frowenfeld," he instantly began, with evident displeasure most unaccountable to Joseph, "I hear you have been visiting the Nancanous."
