used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tonight, as he tapped on the board and canvas door, the nurse stepped out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
(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 "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Tonight, as he tapped on the board and canvas door, the nurse stepped out.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Tonight, as he tapped on the board and canvas door, the nurse stepped out.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
a young person of either sex
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Tonight, as he tapped on the board and canvas door, the nurse stepped out.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
Hal
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From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
how
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From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
immediately past
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Tonight, as he tapped on the board and canvas door, the nurse stepped out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tonight, as he tapped on the board and canvas door, the nurse stepped out.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
pluggedadjectiveUS /plʌɡd/
(of a coin) altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
PRISONED
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From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
recedeverbUS /rɪˈsiːd/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
free from harm or evil
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
have in common
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Tonight, as he tapped on the board and canvas door, the nurse stepped out.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Tonight, as he tapped on the board and canvas door, the nurse stepped out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
they've
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From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Both had marvelous reserve strength though, and they've rallied surprisingly--are out of danger now.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
TonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading Tonight, as he tapped on the board and canvas door, the nurse stepped out.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
Wiljohns
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From this reading After a late supper each night, he paid his regular visit to the field hospital to see how the Wiljohns, mother and child, were getting on.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRISONED WINGS In the days that followed, Hal Dane plugged steadily on with his share of the rescue program, until at last the crest of the flood had passed and the waters began to recede.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, the change for the better has come," she said, "for a while we thought it was a matter of hours before life would go.
