used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
AflutteradjectiveUS /əˈflʌtər/
excited in anticipation
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
(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 Of all people why should this calamity come to Jackson?
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
beamhouse
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From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Of all people why should this calamity come to Jackson?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of all people why should this calamity come to Jackson?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Of all people why should this calamity come to Jackson?
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
a person who carries a message
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
not one, and not any
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all people why should this calamity come to Jackson?
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Of all people why should this calamity come to Jackson?
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
PETERSnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Nat!
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if he had none of the good luck he deserved--only disappointment and misfortune.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of all people why should this calamity come to Jackson?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
a state of acute pain
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of all people why should this calamity come to Jackson?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In addition to the suffering that must of necessity accompany such a disaster Peter reflected, as he went along, that Nat could ill afford to lose his wages and incur the expense of doctor's bills.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Of all people why should this calamity come to Jackson?
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading TWO PETERS AND WHICH WON Aflutter with anxiety, Peter followed the messenger back to the beamhouse.
