used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
any thing at all
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His injuries brought him much attention and commiseration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
BERYL'S
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From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
cause to be bored
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His injuries brought him much attention and commiseration.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
commiserationnoun
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading His injuries brought him much attention and commiseration.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
enjoinedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
highest in quality
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His injuries brought him much attention and commiseration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
Hollys
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From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
how
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From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading His injuries brought him much attention and commiseration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
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 BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His injuries brought him much attention and commiseration.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
PERCY'SnounUS /ˈpɜːrsiz/
possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BERYL'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PERCY'S bruised and sprained foot healed slowly, and the doctor enjoined rest for many days to come.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
the act of testing something
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mr. Hollys showed the greatest solicitude for his comfort, and even Miss Hollys made a daily visit to his room to enquire how he felt, and whether there were anything she could do for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Miss Burton continued his faithful nurse, and dressed his wounds, and waited upon him with gentle care and skill.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was no small trial to the active, restless youth to be thus kept a prisoner in his room; but he bore the confinement with tolerable patience.
