used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
apologiseverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the stair-foot stood Peter Grimm, with outstretched hands to receive him.
banternounUS /ˈbæntər/
light teasing repartee
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
CAN'T
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From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
cronynounUS /ˈkroʊni/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
Dr
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From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
GrimmnounUS /ɡrɪm/
the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)
From this reading At the stair-foot stood Peter Grimm, with outstretched hands to receive him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading At the stair-foot stood Peter Grimm, with outstretched hands to receive him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
hesitatinglyadverb
with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the stair-foot stood Peter Grimm, with outstretched hands to receive him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
McPhersonnounUS /məkˈfɜːrsən/
United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading At the stair-foot stood Peter Grimm, with outstretched hands to receive him.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading At the stair-foot stood Peter Grimm, with outstretched hands to receive him.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading At the stair-foot stood Peter Grimm, with outstretched hands to receive him.
move upward
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
stair-foot
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From this reading At the stair-foot stood Peter Grimm, with outstretched hands to receive him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the stair-foot stood Peter Grimm, with outstretched hands to receive him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He moved slowly, hesitatingly, as though impelled by some force outside his logical comprehension.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Andrew," said the Dead Man, in the tone of banter that had never in life failed to "get a rise" out of his medical crony, "I apologise.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Still walking as if drawn forward half against his will, the doctor descended the stairs to the big living-room.
Willem's
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From this reading "I CAN'T GET IT ACROSS" The door of Willem's room opened, and Dr. McPherson came out on the landing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the stair-foot stood Peter Grimm, with outstretched hands to receive him.
