used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah," he responded, rising from his seat, and going up to the younger man.
(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 Thank the Lord there's compensation in all things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'Tis them as bears burdens knows how to pity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "'Tis them as bears burdens knows how to pity.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading "'Tis them as bears burdens knows how to pity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Thank the Lord there's compensation in all things.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Ah," he responded, rising from his seat, and going up to the younger man.
the act of departing
From this reading "Ah," he responded, rising from his seat, and going up to the younger man.
death of a person
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
HelpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
how
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From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "'Tis them as bears burdens knows how to pity.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Thank the Lord there's compensation in all things.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Ah," he responded, rising from his seat, and going up to the younger man.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "'Tis them as bears burdens knows how to pity.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Ah," he responded, rising from his seat, and going up to the younger man.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Ah," he responded, rising from his seat, and going up to the younger man.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Thank the Lord there's compensation in all things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "'Tis them as bears burdens knows how to pity.
there's
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From this reading Thank the Lord there's compensation in all things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Thank the Lord there's compensation in all things.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "'Tis them as bears burdens knows how to pity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ah," he responded, rising from his seat, and going up to the younger man.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
window-ledge
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From this reading He was leaning against the window-ledge in a careless attitude; Helps, looking up at him anxiously, noticed how pale and wan his face was.
Wyndham
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From this reading "I will certainly do what I can," responded Wyndham, in his grave, courteous voice.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "Ah," he responded, rising from his seat, and going up to the younger man.
