used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
(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 Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
Brock
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From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
a state at a particular time
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
COUSINSnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
domesticatedadjectiveUS /dəˈmestəkeɪtəd/
converted or adapted to domestic use
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
set up or found
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
destroyed or killed
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
irritatinglyadverb
in an irritating manner
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
Medcroft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
absolutely essential
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
and nothing more
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
ordealsnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːlz/
plural of “ordeal” — a severe or trying experience
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
with speed
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
without much difficulty
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
remissadjectiveUS /riˈmɪs/
failing in what duty requires
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
express in words
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
only a very short time before
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading He was under the spell!
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
hard to endure
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was under the spell!
the act of using
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, he had gone through some trying ordeals and had lost not a little of his sense of locality, but he was rapidly recovering it as the pathway became easier and less obscure.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE DISTANT COUSINS The end of the week found Brock quite thoroughly domesticated--to use an expression supplied by his new sister-in-law.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At first he was irritatingly remiss in answering to the name of Medcroft; but, to justify the stupidity, it is only necessary to say that he had fallen into a condition which scarcely permitted him to know his own name, much less that of another.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Wherefore it did not matter at all what name he went by: he would have answered as readily to one as the other.
