used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Don’t talk about graves,” said the surgeon, with unexpected fierceness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
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From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading “Oh, gorgeous in the extreme,” was the languid reply.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
fiercenessnoun
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading “Don’t talk about graves,” said the surgeon, with unexpected fierceness.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading “Oh, gorgeous in the extreme,” was the languid reply.
death of a person
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading “Don’t talk about graves,” said the surgeon, with unexpected fierceness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
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From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading “Oh, gorgeous in the extreme,” was the languid reply.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Pluck up a little spirit, man!
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Pluck up a little spirit, man!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, gorgeous in the extreme,” was the languid reply.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
PluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading “Pluck up a little spirit, man!
preferableadjectiveUS /ˈprefərəbəl/
more desirable than another
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Oh, gorgeous in the extreme,” was the languid reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Don’t talk about graves,” said the surgeon, with unexpected fierceness.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “Pluck up a little spirit, man!
having a supporting base
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Don’t talk about graves,” said the surgeon, with unexpected fierceness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “Don’t talk about graves,” said the surgeon, with unexpected fierceness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Pluck up a little spirit, man!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh, gorgeous in the extreme,” was the languid reply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Don’t talk about graves,” said the surgeon, with unexpected fierceness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
WylienounUS /ˈwaɪli/
United States poet (1885-1928)
From this reading “Now, how’s that?” asked the surgeon, standing in front of Wylie and looking at him triumphantly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Makes one feel that a quiet grave would be preferable, don’t you know.”
