used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dangerfield once or twice attacked Toole rather tartly about Sturk's case.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Dangerfield once or twice attacked Toole rather tartly about Sturk's case.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Can nothing be done to make him speak?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
Butcher'snounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'Can nothing be done to make him speak?
an occurrence of something
From this reading Dangerfield once or twice attacked Toole rather tartly about Sturk's case.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
comanounUS /ˈkoʊmə/
a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
Dangerfield
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From this reading Dangerfield once or twice attacked Toole rather tartly about Sturk's case.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading 'Can nothing be done to make him speak?
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
ELMSnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
finalitynounUS /faɪˈnæləti/
the quality of being final or definitely settled
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Can nothing be done to make him speak?
HOW
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From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
engage in
From this reading 'Can nothing be done to make him speak?
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'Can nothing be done to make him speak?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
on one occasion
From this reading Dangerfield once or twice attacked Toole rather tartly about Sturk's case.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dangerfield once or twice attacked Toole rather tartly about Sturk's case.
on the contrary
From this reading Dangerfield once or twice attacked Toole rather tartly about Sturk's case.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
express in speech
From this reading 'Can nothing be done to make him speak?
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
Sturk's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
tartlyadverbUS /ˈtɑːrtli/
in a tart manner
From this reading Dangerfield once or twice attacked Toole rather tartly about Sturk's case.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
Toole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dangerfield once or twice attacked Toole rather tartly about Sturk's case.
two times
From this reading Dangerfield once or twice attacked Toole rather tartly about Sturk's case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TELLING HOW A COACH DREW UP AT THE ELMS, AND TWO FINE LADIES, DRESSED FOR THE BALL, STEPPED IN.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It was now more than a fortnight since Sturk's mishap in the Butcher's Wood, and he was still alive, but still under the spell of coma.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was sinking, but very slowly; yet it was enough to indicate the finality of that 'life in death.'
