used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
BraggsnounUS /bræɡz/
plural of “bragg” — Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876)
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
chestyadjective
marked by a large or well-developed chest
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
DobsonnounUS /ˈdɑːbsən/
large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
divisible by two
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
at any time
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
a female domestic
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
maiden-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
on one occasion
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
ratedverbUS /ˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
cut with a saw
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
Stafford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sent Joe Braggs into Stafford the day after I got home to fetch out Master Dobson, and had him alone in my room.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the way of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True he was as near and grasping as ever, but I saw even this side of him in a new light now, for he had been near and grasping for Jack.
twitting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
whereon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
which person or people
From this reading I administered one dose of medicine and he at once began to fill out and get strong and chesty in a manner almost absurd, whereon there was much twitting of our Kate who, in her old way, rated me soundly in public and crept up to me in private, and kissed me and wept gladly in the most approved maiden-like style.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WAY OF A MAID WITH A MAN It took me to cure Jack.
