used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
(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 Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
let have
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
Julian's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
LeydennounUS /ˈlaɪdən/
a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
NapiernounUS /ˈneɪpiər/
Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617)
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
information about recent and important events
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
transport commercially
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
term of address for a man
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
not in physical motion
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
torpedoingverbUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “torpedo” — attack or hit with torpedoes
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The knowledge that Sir James and Lady Grant had taken the first train on the same errand was a thought to lean on.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading To him, there, caught, as he said, "by the foot, like a rabbit in a trap," came the awful news--they still cried these things in streets--of the torpedoing of the _Leyden_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
at the time that
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nine days after, Napier sat in his sister's London house, raging feverishly at his slow convalescence, which wasn't in reality slow at all.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading He sent his man Day to Liverpool that evening to give help or, at the worst, to send back instant news.
but in spite of that
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Napier was not yet out of the hospital when the cable came, telling the date of Julian's sailing from New York and that Nan was returning by the same ship.
