used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
(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 The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
betook
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From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
chidingly
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From this reading "For shame, Frederic!" said Doctor Stephen, chidingly.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
the act of departing
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Farewell!
a boy or man
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
Frederic
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From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
immediately past
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Neither the heavy package of money the doctor handed him nor the promise of the doctor's wife to care for him in the field, could console him.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For shame, Frederic!" said Doctor Stephen, chidingly.
express in words
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "For shame, Frederic!" said Doctor Stephen, chidingly.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading "For shame, Frederic!" said Doctor Stephen, chidingly.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
precisely as stated
From this reading The poor fellow looked very melancholy; around his broad mouth was a quiver of pain: it was with great difficulty he kept back his tears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The afternoon passed in hasty preparations for the departure of the two soldiers; at last all was arranged, and with the early twilight, Frederic, ready for the journey, betook himself to the doctor and his wife, to say good-by.
