aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
(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 In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Dr. Sturk's spirits and temper had not become more pleasant lately.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
DISCOURSEnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Sturk's spirits and temper had not become more pleasant lately.
at any time
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Sturk's spirits and temper had not become more pleasant lately.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
HOW
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From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
in the recent past
From this reading Dr. Sturk's spirits and temper had not become more pleasant lately.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
MERVYN
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From this reading MERVYN.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dr. Sturk's spirits and temper had not become more pleasant lately.
a form of address for a man
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
not one, and not any
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dr. Sturk's spirits and temper had not become more pleasant lately.
NutternounUS /ˈnʌtər/
a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
RELATINGverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Dr. Sturk's spirits and temper had not become more pleasant lately.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
Sturk
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From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
Sturk's
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From this reading Dr. Sturk's spirits and temper had not become more pleasant lately.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Dr. Sturk's spirits and temper had not become more pleasant lately.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
TILEDadjectiveUS /taɪld/
covered or furnished with tiles
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
TOOLE
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From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact he brooded more, and was more savage at home than was at all agreeable.
at the time that
From this reading He used to go into town oftener, and to stay there later; and his language about Toole and Nutter, when there was none but submissive little Mrs. Sturk by, was more fierce and coarse than ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RELATING AMONG OTHER THINGS HOW DOCTOR TOOLE WALKED UP TO THE TILED HOUSE; AND OF HIS PLEASANT DISCOURSE WITH MR.
