used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
in addition
From this reading For a long time also his mind was feeble and dim, a mirror overcast by the vapours of the body.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading For a long time also his mind was feeble and dim, a mirror overcast by the vapours of the body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a long time also his mind was feeble and dim, a mirror overcast by the vapours of the body.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading For a long time also his mind was feeble and dim, a mirror overcast by the vapours of the body.
downyadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊni/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading For a long time also his mind was feeble and dim, a mirror overcast by the vapours of the body.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
how
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From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/
lacking power or ability
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For a long time also his mind was feeble and dim, a mirror overcast by the vapours of the body.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For a long time also his mind was feeble and dim, a mirror overcast by the vapours of the body.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading For a long time also his mind was feeble and dim, a mirror overcast by the vapours of the body.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
a brief written record
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
numbadjectiveUS /nʌm/
lacking sensation
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading For a long time also his mind was feeble and dim, a mirror overcast by the vapours of the body.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One arm, however, remained quite impotent, and part of one side rigid and numb.
be seated
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading For a long time also his mind was feeble and dim, a mirror overcast by the vapours of the body.
precisely as stated
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To me, who am fond of observing, in my own little childish way, it was interesting as well as delightful to note how, day by day, the mind and body, hand in hand, rose stronger.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Before that week was over, my uncle could sit up in bed for a short time every day, being duly propped in a downy nest of pillows.
(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 His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
which person or people
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His recovery was slow and tedious, as might well be expected with one who had been dragged not from the jaws but the very throat of death.
