used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By his side stood Lieutenant Pillgrim and a surgeon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are here, my dear fellow," replied the lieutenant.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By his side stood Lieutenant Pillgrim and a surgeon.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading SOMERS COMES TO HIS SENSES.
intentionally conceived
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
dearly loved
From this reading "You are here, my dear fellow," replied the lieutenant.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
a boy or man
From this reading "You are here, my dear fellow," replied the lieutenant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You are here, my dear fellow," replied the lieutenant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SOMERS COMES TO HIS SENSES.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
and nothing more
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading By his side stood Lieutenant Pillgrim and a surgeon.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You are here, my dear fellow," replied the lieutenant.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
something you have to do
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
Pillgrim
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From this reading By his side stood Lieutenant Pillgrim and a surgeon.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You are here, my dear fellow," replied the lieutenant.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading SOMERS COMES TO HIS SENSES.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By his side stood Lieutenant Pillgrim and a surgeon.
SOMERS
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From this reading SOMERS COMES TO HIS SENSES.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading By his side stood Lieutenant Pillgrim and a surgeon.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading By his side stood Lieutenant Pillgrim and a surgeon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOMERS COMES TO HIS SENSES.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
at the time that
From this reading When Somers opened his eyes, about half an hour after the striking event just narrated, and became conscious that he was still in the land of the living, he was lying on the bed in his chamber at the Continental.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are here, my dear fellow," replied the lieutenant.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Where am I?" asked the young officer, using the original expression made and provided for occasions of this kind.
