used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
Bertram
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From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
camp-bed
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From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
candle-lamp
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From this reading The morning smelt horrible, and, by the light of the candle-lamp, the floor was seen to have resigned in favour of the flood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
put on clothes
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
enervatingadjective
causing debilitation
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
fair-sized
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From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The morning smelt horrible, and, by the light of the candle-lamp, the floor was seen to have resigned in favour of the flood.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The morning smelt horrible, and, by the light of the candle-lamp, the floor was seen to have resigned in favour of the flood.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The morning smelt horrible, and, by the light of the candle-lamp, the floor was seen to have resigned in favour of the flood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
provoking horror
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The morning smelt horrible, and, by the light of the candle-lamp, the floor was seen to have resigned in favour of the flood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
malaisenounUS /mæˈleɪz/
physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
mosquitonounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The morning smelt horrible, and, by the light of the candle-lamp, the floor was seen to have resigned in favour of the flood.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The morning smelt horrible, and, by the light of the candle-lamp, the floor was seen to have resigned in favour of the flood.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Had he been at home, he would have remained in bed and sent for the doctor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
smeltnounUS /smelt/
small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water
From this reading The morning smelt horrible, and, by the light of the candle-lamp, the floor was seen to have resigned in favour of the flood.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
very small
From this reading Another problem: Could a fair-sized man dress himself on a tiny camp-bed beneath a small mosquito curtain?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
at the time that
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His head felt like lead, every bone in his body ached, and he had that horrible sense of internal _malaise_, than which few feelings are more discouraging, distressing and enervating.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Bertram was awakened by Ali at four o’clock the next morning, he feared he would be unable to get up.
