used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But now she came to the stairfoot door, and peeped and hurried back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But now she came to the stairfoot door, and peeped and hurried back.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But now she came to the stairfoot door, and peeped and hurried back.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
dabbledadjectiveUS /ˈdæbəld/
covered with bright patches (often used in combination)
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But now she came to the stairfoot door, and peeped and hurried back.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
destroyed or killed
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
GrimesnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading But now she came to the stairfoot door, and peeped and hurried back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
Joe
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From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now she came to the stairfoot door, and peeped and hurried back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading But now she came to the stairfoot door, and peeped and hurried back.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
potmannoun
a worker in an inn or public house who serves customers and does various chores
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But now she came to the stairfoot door, and peeped and hurried back.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
slaughterman
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From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
a person, without saying who
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
squeezedverbUS /skwiːzd/
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
stairfoot
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From this reading But now she came to the stairfoot door, and peeped and hurried back.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
STEPHEN'SnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For myself, I squeezed into a far corner and stared, a little sick; for there was a deal of blood, and Joe the potman was all dabbled, like a slaughterman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
on a floor above
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
Wapping
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From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE Somebody had gone for a doctor, it was said, but a doctor was not always easy to find in Wapping.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My grandfather returned almost on the doctor's heels, and with my grandfather were some river police, in glazed hats and pilot coats.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mrs. Grimes, who was at some late work upstairs, was not disturbed at first by the noise, since excitement was not uncommon in the neighbourhood.
