afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS MARY TO AN OLD LOVER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
the two together, not just one
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS MARY TO AN OLD LOVER.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
Dr
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From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
set up or found
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS MARY TO AN OLD LOVER.
roused to anger
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS MARY TO AN OLD LOVER.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He did not reach the Temple until three in the morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS MARY TO AN OLD LOVER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He did not reach the Temple until three in the morning.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
done under pressure
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
sedativenounUS /ˈsedətɪv/
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
SUSAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS MARY TO AN OLD LOVER.
carry out
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He did not reach the Temple until three in the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUSAN BRINGS MARY TO AN OLD LOVER.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not reach the Temple until three in the morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
at the time that
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On losing sight of the barrister, Dr. Duncan returned to the hospital, hurried over certain professional duties which he could not neglect, and then went off to Hudson's rooms in the Temple in the hope that his friend had found his way home.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On mounting the stairs he found both doors of the chambers wide open, for Hudson had not thought of closing them after him when he rushed out in his mad frenzy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not forget to take with him some sedative drugs, which he knew the unfortunate man would most certainly be in need of.
