used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
Bunning-Ford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Doc will oblige, no doubt," Bunning-Ford replied quietly.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading "He generally carries the 'pernicious pasteboards' about with him."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Doc will oblige, no doubt," Bunning-Ford replied quietly.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Doc will oblige, no doubt," Bunning-Ford replied quietly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
Dr
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From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
one or the other of two
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
to come or go into
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "He generally carries the 'pernicious pasteboards' about with him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He generally carries the 'pernicious pasteboards' about with him."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He generally carries the 'pernicious pasteboards' about with him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
Lablache
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
the force of workers available
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
not any; not one
From this reading "Doc will oblige, no doubt," Bunning-Ford replied quietly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading "Doc will oblige, no doubt," Bunning-Ford replied quietly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
pasteboards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He generally carries the 'pernicious pasteboards' about with him."
perniciousadjectiveUS /pərˈnɪʃəs/
exceedingly harmful
From this reading "He generally carries the 'pernicious pasteboards' about with him."
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
POKERnounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
with low volume
From this reading "Doc will oblige, no doubt," Bunning-Ford replied quietly.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Doc will oblige, no doubt," Bunning-Ford replied quietly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No one seemed inclined to refuse the doctor's statement, or enter into a discussion upon the matter.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A BIG GAME OF POKER "What about cards?" said Lablache, as the four men sat down to the table.
which person or people
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Doc will oblige, no doubt," Bunning-Ford replied quietly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He generally carries the 'pernicious pasteboards' about with him."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "The man who travels in the West without them," said Dr. Abbot, producing a couple of new packs from his pocket, "either does not know his country or is a victim of superstition."
