used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
having companions or an escort
From this reading This morning, when she had accompanied the doctor downstairs, I heard her ask what he thought of me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
articulationnounUS /ˌɑːrtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/
the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading This morning, when she had accompanied the doctor downstairs, I heard her ask what he thought of me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
for the reason that
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
Betty
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From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
Betty's
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From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
didn't
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From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading This morning, when she had accompanied the doctor downstairs, I heard her ask what he thought of me.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I juist expected something o' the kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This morning, when she had accompanied the doctor downstairs, I heard her ask what he thought of me.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This morning, when she had accompanied the doctor downstairs, I heard her ask what he thought of me.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This morning, when she had accompanied the doctor downstairs, I heard her ask what he thought of me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
Imphm
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From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
juist
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From this reading I juist expected something o' the kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I juist expected something o' the kind.
low-pitchedadjective
used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading I juist expected something o' the kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
restrictverbUS /riˈstrɪkt/
place restrictions on
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
express in words
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This morning, when she had accompanied the doctor downstairs, I heard her ask what he thought of me.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I juist expected something o' the kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning, when she had accompanied the doctor downstairs, I heard her ask what he thought of me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This morning, when she had accompanied the doctor downstairs, I heard her ask what he thought of me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
to-day
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From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The doctor has been to see me morning and night, and Betty has been in and out and out and in, and her anxiety regarding me has been too evident to be ignored.
precisely as stated
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
a vivid mental image
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I didn't hear what he said in reply, because his voice is very low-pitched and his articulation not distinct; but Betty's rejoinder was, 'Imphm!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This morning, when she had accompanied the doctor downstairs, I heard her ask what he thought of me.
at the time that
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the past three days I have been confined to my bedroom, indeed I may say to my bed; for, with the exception of a short half-hour to-day--when Betty exchanged blankets for sheets--I have been reluctantly compelled to restrict my range of vision to the interior of my room, with my head on my pillow.
