used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
in or near a particular place or position
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the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
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plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR TOOLE, IN HIS BOOTS, VISITS MR.
CLIENTnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Mrs. Nutter, forsooth!' and he could not forbear laughing at the conceit.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading 'Here's a conspiracy with a vengeance!' muttered Toole, 'if a body could only make head or tail of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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CROSSESnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
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a licensed medical practitioner
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Eh
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make void or empty of contents
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
at any time
From this reading Widow!--Eh!--We'll see: why, she's like no woman ever _I_ saw.
forbearverb
refrain from doing
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forsoothadverb
an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief
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GAMBLEverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
GENTLEMAN'SnounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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Here's
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
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prefer or wish to do something
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engage in
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a form of address for a man
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a form of address for a married woman
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past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
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not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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NutternounUS /ˈnʌtər/
a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
and nothing more
From this reading 'Here's a conspiracy with a vengeance!' muttered Toole, 'if a body could only make head or tail of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'Here's a conspiracy with a vengeance!' muttered Toole, 'if a body could only make head or tail of it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
cut with a saw
From this reading Widow!--Eh!--We'll see: why, she's like no woman ever _I_ saw.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Widow!--Eh!--We'll see: why, she's like no woman ever _I_ saw.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
she's
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a thing, without saying which
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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TOOLE
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displeasing to the senses
From this reading GAMBLE, AND SEES AN UGLY CLIENT OF THAT GENTLEMAN'S; AND SOMETHING CROSSES AN EMPTY ROOM.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
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VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
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We'll
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Widow!--Eh!--We'll see: why, she's like no woman ever _I_ saw.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Widow!--Eh!--We'll see: why, she's like no woman ever _I_ saw.
in the company of; together with
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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Widow!--Eh!--We'll see: why, she's like no woman ever _I_ saw.
