used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
how
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From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
SternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The other patients were grouped together, listening to one who was telling them a story and some happenings of his life, it seemed.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
precisely as stated
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And by the very fact that the poor old and ragged man was thus sitting by himself, it showed how much he needed cheering.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
at the time that
From this reading “There he is, over in the corner by himself,” said Mr. Brown to his children, when he had looked around and had seen Mr. Stern.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING NEW Through the hospital halls and corridors went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue and their trick dog, Mr. Brown coming along behind and directing them which way to go, as he had been in that part of the hospital before.
which person or people
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
but in spite of that
From this reading In the sun parlor were a number of patients who were able to be out of bed, but who were not yet well enough to go to their homes or elsewhere.
