used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
CHAPELIZOD
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From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
CONDONEDverbUS /kənˈdoʊnd/
past form of “condone” — excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
Dangerfield
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From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
Dr
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From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
draughtsnounUS /dræfts/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
FEUDSnounUS /fjuːdz/
plural of “feud” — a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
FIERCERadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsər/
comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
HOW
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From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
engage in
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
mediciner
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From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
OTHERS
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From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
partook
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From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
PhoenixnounUS /ˈfiːnɪks/
the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
Slowe
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From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
SOLEMNLYadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
Sturk
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From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Toole and Sturk were more distant and cold in their intercourse of late, though this formality partook of their respective characters.
propel through the air
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
Toole
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From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
WAXEDadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SHOWING HOW SOME OF THE FEUDS IN CHAPELIZOD WAXED FIERCER, AND OTHERS WERE SOLEMNLY CONDONED.
at the time that
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sturk was playing draughts with old Arthur Slowe, and Dangerfield, erect and grim, was looking on the game, over his shoulder.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Toole used to throw up his nose, and raise his eyebrows, and make his brother mediciner a particularly stiff, and withal scornful reverence when they met.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading By this time little Dr. Toole had stepped into the club, after his wont, as he passed the Phoenix.
