used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This is one of our precautions to guard against famine.
in addition
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [I was once in a very small station where our Civil Surgeon was an Eurasian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
Caird
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Caird is the other.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
DelphinounUS /ˈdelfaɪ/
an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
ElysiumnounUS /ɪˈlɪziəm/
a place or condition of ideal happiness
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
EurasianadjectiveUS /jʊˈreɪʒɪn/
relating to, or coming from, Europe and Asia
From this reading [I was once in a very small station where our Civil Surgeon was an Eurasian.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
faminenounUS /ˈfæmən/
an acute insufficiency
From this reading This is one of our precautions to guard against famine.
gaugeverbUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
GrottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading This is one of our precautions to guard against famine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [I was once in a very small station where our Civil Surgeon was an Eurasian.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [I was once in a very small station where our Civil Surgeon was an Eurasian.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Caird is the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
on one occasion
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This is one of our precautions to guard against famine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
OraclenounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Caird is the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This is one of our precautions to guard against famine.
pintnounUS /paɪnt/
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading This is one of our precautions to guard against famine.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [I was once in a very small station where our Civil Surgeon was an Eurasian.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading [I was once in a very small station where our Civil Surgeon was an Eurasian.
SurgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
telegraphs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Civil Surgeon is also a rain doctor, and takes charge of the Imperial gauge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading If a pint more or a pint less than usual falls, he at once telegraphs this priceless gossip to the Press Commissioner, Oracle Grotto, Delphi, Elysium.
precisely as stated
From this reading [I was once in a very small station where our Civil Surgeon was an Eurasian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [I was once in a very small station where our Civil Surgeon was an Eurasian.
in or at the place that
From this reading [I was once in a very small station where our Civil Surgeon was an Eurasian.
