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From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
in addition
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The doctor looked at Lord Malvin and nodded his head.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
cooingverbUS /ˈkuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
inarticulateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjələt/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
inoculatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɑːkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “inoculate” — introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The doctor looked at Lord Malvin and nodded his head.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
Malvin
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From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
Marjorie
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From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
not in physical motion
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The doctor looked at Lord Malvin and nodded his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
Poole
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From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
ravagedadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪdʒd/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO FINAL PICTURES There are two things to record-- (1) His hair was quite grey, his face was old and lined.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
which person or people
From this reading Lady Poole was there also, motionless and silent, while Lord Malvin and the doctor, who had been hastily summoned from Baker Street, watched by the head of the couch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His body was beginning to be ravaged by the devilish drugs with which it had been inoculated.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But he lay upon a couch in the study, and Marjorie bent over him kissing him, calling to him and cooing inarticulate words of belief and of love.
