used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
boded
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From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
at any time
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
the organ of sight
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading JACK MAKES GOOD PROGRESS.
green-and-black
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From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
ill-turn
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From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK MAKES GOOD PROGRESS.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading JACK MAKES GOOD PROGRESS.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
Napper
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From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
on one occasion
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading JACK MAKES GOOD PROGRESS.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
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 Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
a state of acute pain
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
trombonenounUS /trɑːmˈboʊn/
a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
two times
From this reading He said nothing during breakfast; but once or twice Jack caught him looking in a fashion that boded him little good if Napper ever had a chance of doing him an ill-turn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as breakfast was over Napper went to hospital and reported himself sick, and there he stayed for a day or two, nominally suffering from a ‘swollen face.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
woefuladjectiveUS /ˈwoʊfəl/
affected by or full of grief or woe
From this reading Next morning Napper presented a woeful appearance, his face being sadly bruised, while one eye was beautifully encircled with green-and-black rings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His lips were so swollen that it was clear it would be some days before he would be able to place his trombone to his mouth.
