used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
diagnosisnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
Dingwell's
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From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
dodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
extractingverbUS /ekˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading IN WHICH HIS FRIENDS VISIT THE SICK.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
half-penny
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From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HIS FRIENDS VISIT THE SICK.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH HIS FRIENDS VISIT THE SICK.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
Larkin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
LEVInounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
Levi'snounUS /ˈliːvaɪz/
a popular brand of jeans
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
lodger's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
pocket-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
RumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading IN WHICH HIS FRIENDS VISIT THE SICK.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH HIS FRIENDS VISIT THE SICK.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
vally
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
precisely as stated
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading IN WHICH HIS FRIENDS VISIT THE SICK.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Levi's diagnosis was that Mr. Dingwell's attack was in the region of the purse or pocket-book, and that the "dodge" was simply to get the partners and Mr. Larkin together for the purpose of extracting more money.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He could not be very ill if he could send his attendant out of doors, and deliver the terms in which his messages were to be communicated.
at the time that
From this reading LEVI, when Sarah Rumble gave him her lodger's message, did not, as he said, "vally it a turn of a half-penny."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HIS FRIENDS VISIT THE SICK.
