Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "SAD CASE OF MANIA A POTU."

later than; following

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Coroner Boutwell held an inquest on the body, and the verdict rendered was 'Death from _mania a potu_.'

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

the condition of living or the state of being alive

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

take into custody

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Coroner Boutwell held an inquest on the body, and the verdict rendered was 'Death from _mania a potu_.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "SAD CASE OF MANIA A POTU."

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading Coroner Boutwell held an inquest on the body, and the verdict rendered was 'Death from _mania a potu_.'

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Coroner Boutwell held an inquest on the body, and the verdict rendered was 'Death from _mania a potu_.'

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Coroner Boutwell held an inquest on the body, and the verdict rendered was 'Death from _mania a potu_.'

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Coroner Boutwell held an inquest on the body, and the verdict rendered was 'Death from _mania a potu_.'

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading Coroner Boutwell held an inquest on the body, and the verdict rendered was 'Death from _mania a potu_.'

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

the quality of being intemperate

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

immediately past

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

From this reading "SAD CASE OF MANIA A POTU."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

not any; not one

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "SAD CASE OF MANIA A POTU."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "SAD CASE OF MANIA A POTU."

the act of removing

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Coroner Boutwell held an inquest on the body, and the verdict rendered was 'Death from _mania a potu_.'

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading "SAD CASE OF MANIA A POTU."

except for; apart from

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading Coroner Boutwell held an inquest on the body, and the verdict rendered was 'Death from _mania a potu_.'

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

a guard who keeps watch

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mr. Carlyle was well known in this city, where for many years he was an ornament to society, and a general favorite in the fashionable and mercantile circle in which he moved.

which person or people

From this reading "Watchman McDonough reports that late last night, he picked up, on the sidewalk, the insensible body of Maurice Carlyle, who showed some signs of returning animation after his removal to Station House No. ----.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.

a late time of life

From this reading A physician was called in, and every effort made to save the unfortunate victim of intemperance; but medical skill was inadequate to arrest the work of many years of excess, and before daylight the wretched man expired in dreadful convulsions.