used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR PELL DECLINES A FEE, AND DOCTOR STURK A PRESCRIPTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR PELL DECLINES A FEE, AND DOCTOR STURK A PRESCRIPTION.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He was, in fact, no other than Black Dillon; black enough he looked just now.
BrassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
Dangerfield
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From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
DECLINESnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR PELL DECLINES A FEE, AND DOCTOR STURK A PRESCRIPTION.
diapasonnoun
either of the two main stops on a pipe organ
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
Dillon
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From this reading He was, in fact, no other than Black Dillon; black enough he looked just now.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR PELL DECLINES A FEE, AND DOCTOR STURK A PRESCRIPTION.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was, in fact, no other than Black Dillon; black enough he looked just now.
a movement into or inward
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was, in fact, no other than Black Dillon; black enough he looked just now.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
FEEnounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR PELL DECLINES A FEE, AND DOCTOR STURK A PRESCRIPTION.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
set up or found
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
ten 10s
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR PELL DECLINES A FEE, AND DOCTOR STURK A PRESCRIPTION.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
and nothing more
From this reading He was, in fact, no other than Black Dillon; black enough he looked just now.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was, in fact, no other than Black Dillon; black enough he looked just now.
Lowe
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From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
not any; not one
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was, in fact, no other than Black Dillon; black enough he looked just now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
and nothing more
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was, in fact, no other than Black Dillon; black enough he looked just now.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
PELL
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From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR PELL DECLINES A FEE, AND DOCTOR STURK A PRESCRIPTION.
PRESCRIPTIONnounUS /prəˈskrɪpʃən/
directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR PELL DECLINES A FEE, AND DOCTOR STURK A PRESCRIPTION.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
term of address for a man
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
STURK
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From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR PELL DECLINES A FEE, AND DOCTOR STURK A PRESCRIPTION.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was, in fact, no other than Black Dillon; black enough he looked just now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
trifled
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From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
Twasn't
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From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had only a moment before returned from a barren visit to the Brass Castle, and was in no mood to be trifled with.
someone who visits
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DOCTOR PELL DECLINES A FEE, AND DOCTOR STURK A PRESCRIPTION.
which person or people
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In entering the front parlour from whence, in no small excitement, there issued the notes of a course diapason, which he fancied was known to him, he found Mr. Justice Lowe in somewhat tempestuous conference with the visitor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ''Twasn't _I_, Sir, but Mr. Dangerfield, who promised you five hundred guineas,' said Mr. Lowe, with a dry nonchalance.
