used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
anew
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
(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 As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
a youthful male person
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
yet to be or coming
From this reading TONY'S FUTURE PROSPECTS.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
go away from a place
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
PROSPECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading TONY'S FUTURE PROSPECTS.
with speed
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
Tony
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From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
TONY'S
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From this reading TONY'S FUTURE PROSPECTS.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
(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 As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Old Oliver and Dolly made several visits to Tony while he was in the hospital.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Every Sunday afternoon they went back to it, until its great door, and wide staircase, and sunny ward, became almost as familiar to them as their own dull little house.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading As he grew better he learned a number of things which were making him a wiser, as well as a stronger boy, before the time came for him to leave.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
but in spite of that
From this reading Tony recovered quickly, yet he was there some weeks before the doctor pronounced him strong enough to turn out again to rough it in the world.
