used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He called upon him to recover, implored him for a sign--a look.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
Brock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That Brock was truly Michael Trall he made no doubt.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called upon him to recover, implored him for a sign--a look.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
conclusiveadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/
forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That Brock was truly Michael Trall he made no doubt.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That Brock was truly Michael Trall he made no doubt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He called upon him to recover, implored him for a sign--a look.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He called upon him to recover, implored him for a sign--a look.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That Brock was truly Michael Trall he made no doubt.
MallownounUS /ˈmæloʊ/
any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading That Brock was truly Michael Trall he made no doubt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
not any; not one
From this reading That Brock was truly Michael Trall he made no doubt.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading He called upon him to recover, implored him for a sign--a look.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He called upon him to recover, implored him for a sign--a look.
simulateverbUS /ˈsɪmjələt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
supplicationnoun
a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Brock was truly Michael Trall he made no doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
Trall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That Brock was truly Michael Trall he made no doubt.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That Brock was truly Michael Trall he made no doubt.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading For, in truth, Jeremiah had neither the capacity nor the reason to simulate relationship of the kind.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He called upon him to recover, implored him for a sign--a look.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That Brock was truly Michael Trall he made no doubt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Even in the first shock of this untimely death, though timely discovery, Mallow kept his wits about him.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Moreover, nothing surely could be more conclusive than the fatal effect which this unexpected meeting had had for Brock, beside whom now the wretched man dropped into prayer and supplication.
