used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The four boys gave a performance on the outskirts of Nantes.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
aggravatedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd/
made more severe or intense especially in law
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Saint-Quentin insisted that Dorothy should take another two days' rest.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The four boys gave a performance on the outskirts of Nantes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
comicalitynoun
the quality of being comical
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
directress
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From this reading Montfaucon took the place of the directress in the leading rôle.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
Dorothy
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From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
FLEECEnounUS /fliːs/
the wool of a sheep or similar animal
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four boys gave a performance on the outskirts of Nantes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The four boys gave a performance on the outskirts of Nantes.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Montfaucon took the place of the directress in the leading rôle.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Saint-Quentin insisted that Dorothy should take another two days' rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Montfaucon took the place of the directress in the leading rôle.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
Montfaucon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Montfaucon took the place of the directress in the leading rôle.
NantesnounUS /nænts/
a port city in western France on the Loire estuary
From this reading The four boys gave a performance on the outskirts of Nantes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The four boys gave a performance on the outskirts of Nantes.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading The four boys gave a performance on the outskirts of Nantes.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The four boys gave a performance on the outskirts of Nantes.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Montfaucon took the place of the directress in the leading rôle.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Saint-Quentin insisted that Dorothy should take another two days' rest.
rôle
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From this reading Montfaucon took the place of the directress in the leading rôle.
Saint-Quentin
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From this reading Saint-Quentin insisted that Dorothy should take another two days' rest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Saint-Quentin insisted that Dorothy should take another two days' rest.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
carry out
From this reading Saint-Quentin insisted that Dorothy should take another two days' rest.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
takingsnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
up to a particular time
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Montfaucon took the place of the directress in the leading rôle.
torpornounUS /ˈtɔːrpər/
a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
in the direction of
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Saint-Quentin insisted that Dorothy should take another two days' rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a less taking spectacle; but in it the captain displayed such an animated comicality that the takings were good.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TOWARDS THE GOLDEN FLEECE It was not till nearly three days afterwards that Dorothy got the better of the physical torpor, aggravated by fever, which had overwhelmed her.
