used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
Andore's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
draughtsnounUS /dræfts/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END You see the tragedy?
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
MeaslesnounUS /ˈmiːzəlz/
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
not any; not one
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
and nothing more
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
by chance
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
on the contrary
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
Rupert's
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From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE END You see the tragedy?
believed likely
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END You see the tragedy?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE END You see the tragedy?
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
which person or people
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
WilmingtonnounUS /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/
a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River
From this reading He was kept out of draughts and taken for walks by Mrs. Wilmington and not allowed to bathe, and he became bored beyond description.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Measles, with Lord Andore’s party and Rupert’s return both fixed for the week after next.
the words that are spoken
From this reading No words of mine could do justice to the feelings of the three C.’s.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading I think, perhaps, on the whole, it was worse for Charles, who was suspected throughout of impending measles, of which he was wholly innocent, his cold being only a rather violent example of the everyday kind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE END You see the tragedy?
