used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "Life, or death?" cried Lyon Berners, pallid with intense anxiety.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Only that!" groaned Lyon Berners, as he dropped heavily into the offered seat.
Berners
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From this reading "Life, or death?" cried Lyon Berners, pallid with intense anxiety.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Life, or death?" cried Lyon Berners, pallid with intense anxiety.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading "Only that!" groaned Lyon Berners, as he dropped heavily into the offered seat.
divisible by two
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
the organ of sight
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Only that!" groaned Lyon Berners, as he dropped heavily into the offered seat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Only that!" groaned Lyon Berners, as he dropped heavily into the offered seat.
to a considerable degree
From this reading "Only that!" groaned Lyon Berners, as he dropped heavily into the offered seat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading "Life, or death?" cried Lyon Berners, pallid with intense anxiety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Only that!" groaned Lyon Berners, as he dropped heavily into the offered seat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
ISHMAELnounUS /ˈɪʃmil/
(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes
From this reading ISHMAEL WORTH'S NEWS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading "Life, or death?" cried Lyon Berners, pallid with intense anxiety.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
information about recent and important events
From this reading ISHMAEL WORTH'S NEWS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "Only that!" groaned Lyon Berners, as he dropped heavily into the offered seat.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only that!" groaned Lyon Berners, as he dropped heavily into the offered seat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Life, or death?" cried Lyon Berners, pallid with intense anxiety.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading "Life, or death?" cried Lyon Berners, pallid with intense anxiety.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
express in words
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Only that!" groaned Lyon Berners, as he dropped heavily into the offered seat.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Only that!" groaned Lyon Berners, as he dropped heavily into the offered seat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Even through the hollow eye of Death I spy Life peering; but I dare not say How near the tidings of our comfort is.--SHAKESPEARE.
in the direction of
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Life, or death?" cried Lyon Berners, pallid with intense anxiety.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "It is a respite," answered Ishmael Worth, gravely and kindly, taking the arm of the agitated man and gently leading him towards a chair.
WORTH'SnounUS /wɜːrθs/
possessive form of “worth” — an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading ISHMAEL WORTH'S NEWS.
