adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Day by day he renewed the blood he had lost.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading This was done, and the patient continued steadily to improve.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day by day he renewed the blood he had lost.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
Dillon
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From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This was done, and the patient continued steadily to improve.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
Fraser
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading This was done, and the patient continued steadily to improve.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Day by day he renewed the blood he had lost.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading This was done, and the patient continued steadily to improve.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Day by day he renewed the blood he had lost.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading This was done, and the patient continued steadily to improve.
stockmannounUS /ˈstɑːkmən/
farmer who breed or raises livestock
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was done, and the patient continued steadily to improve.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading His vigorous constitution, helped by the healthy, clean, outdoor life he had led, stood him in good stead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For two days Fraser remained in the cabin of the stockman Howard, France making it his business to see that the place was never left unguarded for a moment.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the end of that time the fever had greatly abated, and he was doing so well that Doctor Lee decided it would be better to move him to the Dillon ranch for the convenience of all parties.
