used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His head was neatly bandaged, and he was clad in a dressing-gown.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His head was neatly bandaged, and he was clad in a dressing-gown.
arm-chair
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From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “No, thank you, sir,” he said, leaning back in the chair.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading His head was neatly bandaged, and he was clad in a dressing-gown.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The bishop and I hastened to commiserate him, and I suggested his going straight to bed.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The bishop and I hastened to commiserate him, and I suggested his going straight to bed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “No, thank you, sir,” he said, leaning back in the chair.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading His head was neatly bandaged, and he was clad in a dressing-gown.
commiserateverbUS /kəˈmɪsəreɪt/
to feel or express sympathy or compassion
From this reading The bishop and I hastened to commiserate him, and I suggested his going straight to bed.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
dressing-gown
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From this reading His head was neatly bandaged, and he was clad in a dressing-gown.
Edmund
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From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
the act of departing
From this reading The bishop and I hastened to commiserate him, and I suggested his going straight to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The bishop and I hastened to commiserate him, and I suggested his going straight to bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His head was neatly bandaged, and he was clad in a dressing-gown.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was neatly bandaged, and he was clad in a dressing-gown.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head was neatly bandaged, and he was clad in a dressing-gown.
HOW
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From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The bishop and I hastened to commiserate him, and I suggested his going straight to bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
JAKOUB
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From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading His head was neatly bandaged, and he was clad in a dressing-gown.
not any; not one
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No, thank you, sir,” he said, leaning back in the chair.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, thank you, sir,” he said, leaning back in the chair.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The bishop and I hastened to commiserate him, and I suggested his going straight to bed.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The bishop and I hastened to commiserate him, and I suggested his going straight to bed.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “No, thank you, sir,” he said, leaning back in the chair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bishop and I hastened to commiserate him, and I suggested his going straight to bed.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He was still evidently weak, although largely restored from the pitiable object that had crawled into the cellar.
WelfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
which person or people
From this reading HOW JAKOUB WAS NO MORE SEEN Captain Welfare came in leaning on Edmund, who helped him into an arm-chair.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No, thank you, sir,” he said, leaning back in the chair.
