used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
ESTELL
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From this reading ESTELL.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCED TO MRS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading INTRODUCED TO MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
not any; not one
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
setbacknounUS /ˈsetbæk/
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
be seated
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTRODUCED TO MRS.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
at the time that
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But I told him to sit down, a position which he always assumed in sorrow, seeming to regard it as a retreat when his spirit cried for a charge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A week passed by with no sign of a setback and one morning the doctor said that I might sit up.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Brother Washington eased me into a rocking chair, and stood as if expecting me to command him to continue the work of my conversion.
