used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Oh, no, not yet awhile,” answered Paul, in a cheering voice.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Jerry certainly did look weak and miserable.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “You look sick,” answered Paul, pityingly.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading “Oh, no, not yet awhile,” answered Paul, in a cheering voice.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Old Jerry certainly did look weak and miserable.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading “Oh, no, not yet awhile,” answered Paul, in a cheering voice.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Old Jerry certainly did look weak and miserable.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
the act of departing
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Oh, no, not yet awhile,” answered Paul, in a cheering voice.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Old Jerry certainly did look weak and miserable.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Old Jerry certainly did look weak and miserable.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Old Jerry certainly did look weak and miserable.
not any; not one
From this reading “Oh, no, not yet awhile,” answered Paul, in a cheering voice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Oh, no, not yet awhile,” answered Paul, in a cheering voice.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, no, not yet awhile,” answered Paul, in a cheering voice.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Jerry certainly did look weak and miserable.
paler
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From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “You look sick,” answered Paul, pityingly.
pityinglyadverb
in a compassionate manner
From this reading “You look sick,” answered Paul, pityingly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “You look sick,” answered Paul, pityingly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
thinnernounUS /ˈθɪnər/
a diluting agent
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
tremulouslyadverbUS /ˈtremjələsli/
in a tremulous manner
From this reading “Do you think I am going to die?” asked the old man, tremulously.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Oh, no, not yet awhile,” answered Paul, in a cheering voice.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Old Jerry certainly did look weak and miserable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face seemed thinner and paler than usual; his thin gray hair looked quite disordered, and there were dark rings around his eyes.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Oh, no, not yet awhile,” answered Paul, in a cheering voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You look sick,” answered Paul, pityingly.
