Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT A FATAL ACCIDENT.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT A FATAL ACCIDENT.

a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad

From this reading HOW ACHILLES KNEW BETTER THAN THE DOCTORS.

textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

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

From this reading AN OLD GENERAL WHO MADE A POOR FIGURE AS A CORPSE.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading AN OLD GENERAL WHO MADE A POOR FIGURE AS A CORPSE.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading HOW ACHILLES KNEW BETTER THAN THE DOCTORS.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading AN OLD GENERAL WHO MADE A POOR FIGURE AS A CORPSE.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

a female human offspring

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading HOW ACHILLES KNEW BETTER THAN THE DOCTORS.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

one or the other of two

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

bringing death

From this reading THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT A FATAL ACCIDENT.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading AN OLD GENERAL WHO MADE A POOR FIGURE AS A CORPSE.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading AN OLD GENERAL WHO MADE A POOR FIGURE AS A CORPSE.

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

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

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

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading HOW ACHILLES KNEW BETTER THAN THE DOCTORS.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading AN OLD GENERAL WHO MADE A POOR FIGURE AS A CORPSE.

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

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

not any; not one

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT A FATAL ACCIDENT.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading AN OLD GENERAL WHO MADE A POOR FIGURE AS A CORPSE.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

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

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

above and across; more than

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading AN OLD GENERAL WHO MADE A POOR FIGURE AS A CORPSE.

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

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

carry out

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HOW ACHILLES KNEW BETTER THAN THE DOCTORS.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

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

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

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

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading HOW THE COUNTESS AND HER DAUGHTER WALKED OVER TO THE VERDERER'S HALL.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

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

From this reading THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT A FATAL ACCIDENT.

in or at the place that

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

which person or people

From this reading AN OLD GENERAL WHO MADE A POOR FIGURE AS A CORPSE.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.

people who are wounded

From this reading HOW THE WOUNDED MAN'S FATHER AND SISTER CAME, AND HOW HE HIMSELF WAS TO BE CARRIED TO THE TOWERS There was no need for a reason why Lady Gwendolen and her mother should take the first opportunity of walking over to the Lodge, where this man lay either dead or dying; but one presented itself to the Countess, as an addendum to others less defined.