used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBLE CRISIS.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And in the morning--" "In the morning get rest if you can," interrupted Mr. Stephens.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading A DOUBLE CRISIS.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
increase twofold
From this reading A DOUBLE CRISIS.
Dr
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From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "And in the morning--" "In the morning get rest if you can," interrupted Mr. Stephens.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "And in the morning--" "In the morning get rest if you can," interrupted Mr. Stephens.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
fasten with a lock
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "And in the morning--" "In the morning get rest if you can," interrupted Mr. Stephens.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
PlinynounUS /ˈplɪni/
Roman writer and nephew of Pliny the Elder; author of books of letters that commented on affairs of the day (62-113)
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
ravingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "And in the morning--" "In the morning get rest if you can," interrupted Mr. Stephens.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
StephensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
plural of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
at the time that
From this reading Theodore was at his post in the private office deep in business when his next hasty summons came.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I shall remain all night if I am permitted to do so," Theodore explained to Mr. Stephens while he was putting bills and notes under lock and key.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Pliny was raving and repeating his name incessantly, and Dr. Arnold had said that he must come immediately or the consequences would be fatal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And in the morning--" "In the morning get rest if you can," interrupted Mr. Stephens.
