used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
existing in abundance
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he was well enough for the journey, he had been ordered home.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
Barbara
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From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
give encouragement to
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
not accessible to view
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
consideratelyadverb
in a considerate manner
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As soon as he was well enough for the journey, he had been ordered home.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
Jim
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From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As soon as he was well enough for the journey, he had been ordered home.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading As soon as he was well enough for the journey, he had been ordered home.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
Pigeon'snounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
possessive form of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he was well enough for the journey, he had been ordered home.
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
studiouslyadverbUS /ˈstuːdiəsli/
in a studious manner
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
carry out
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the spring, a little before the fall of Boston, Doctor John came home.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His coming brought new cheer to Westings House; and to Barbara, reassured by his explicit accounts of her uncle's abounding health, it meant such stimulus and diversion as was to be had of endless, sympathetic talks.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as he was well enough for the journey, he had been ordered home.
(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 soon as he was well enough for the journey, he had been ordered home.
Westings
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From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked gaunt, and walked with some difficulty, but otherwise seemed fairly well; and he made haste to take back his old patients, with many expressions of amazement that they had not died off under Jim Pigeon's treatment.
people who are wounded
From this reading Second Westings learned then for the first time what he had so studiously and considerately kept concealed,--the fact that he had been wounded in a skirmish two months before.
