used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later the governor with a clerk came in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
for the reason that
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading An hour later the governor with a clerk came in.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR FLIGHT.
Godfrey
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From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
the head of a state government
From this reading An hour later the governor with a clerk came in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later the governor with a clerk came in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later the governor with a clerk came in.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
Mikail
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From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR FLIGHT.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I only had you brought here because the air is sweeter and better than it is in that room you were in."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
well-arranged
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From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next morning Godfrey and Mikail were by the doctor's orders carried to the hospital and placed in a comfortable and well-arranged ward.
at the time that
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An hour later the governor with a clerk came in.
won't
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From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You won't have to be here many days," the doctor said when he came round the ward.
