used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there are limits to human endurance.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
cause to be bored
From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there are limits to human endurance.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
Devlin
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From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading But there are limits to human endurance.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Mr. Sanders grumbled and occasionally swore.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But there are limits to human endurance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
lamentationnoun
a cry of sorrow and grief
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading But there are limits to human endurance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sanders grumbled and occasionally swore.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
not any; not one
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
O'Grady
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From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Mr. Sanders grumbled and occasionally swore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading Mr. Sanders grumbled and occasionally swore.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Mr. Sanders grumbled and occasionally swore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there are limits to human endurance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Mr. Dick passed from bursts of violent rage to fits of lamentation over the desolate condition of Mrs. Dick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was three o’clock in the afternoon of the day which followed their capture, and the two Members of Parliament showed no signs of becoming reconciled to their situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. O’Grady and Patsy Devlin bore with them patiently for a long time.
