Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading A WEDDING RING.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

(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 I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

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

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

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

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

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

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

apart from; not including

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the next week I was a very sick man.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

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

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

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

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading For the next week I was a very sick man.

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

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

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 I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

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

From this reading For the next week I was a very sick man.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

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

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading For the next week I was a very sick man.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading A WEDDING RING.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading For the next week I was a very sick man.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

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

From this reading For the next week I was a very sick man.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

a special situation

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

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

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

precisely as stated

From this reading For the next week I was a very sick man.

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

From this reading For the next week I was a very sick man.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading I was too weak to think much about it, or I should certainly have objected to his presence, but I knew in a dim way that he was there.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading A WEDDING RING.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For the next week I was a very sick man.

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From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I remember almost nothing of what happened, except that I was in bed and that Miss May was nursing me with all the care a mother gives an infant.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, I remember another thing--that Mr. Wesson came several times to my bedside and conversed in low tones with my companion and with a physician whom somebody had summoned.