used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Knowing that they all had been exposed to the disease, the Cubs kept their fingers crossed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Knowing that they all had been exposed to the disease, the Cubs kept their fingers crossed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Days passed however, and no other den member came down sick.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
ChipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Cubs, of course, were not permitted to see him.
placed crosswise
From this reading Knowing that they all had been exposed to the disease, the Cubs kept their fingers crossed.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading The Cubs, of course, were not permitted to see him.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days passed however, and no other den member came down sick.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Knowing that they all had been exposed to the disease, the Cubs kept their fingers crossed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Days passed however, and no other den member came down sick.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Knowing that they all had been exposed to the disease, the Cubs kept their fingers crossed.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Knowing that they all had been exposed to the disease, the Cubs kept their fingers crossed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Cubs, of course, were not permitted to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Days passed however, and no other den member came down sick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that they all had been exposed to the disease, the Cubs kept their fingers crossed.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
measlesnounUS /ˈmiːzəlz/
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Days passed however, and no other den member came down sick.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
not any; not one
From this reading Days passed however, and no other den member came down sick.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Cubs, of course, were not permitted to see him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Days passed however, and no other den member came down sick.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Days passed however, and no other den member came down sick.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The Cubs, of course, were not permitted to see him.
with speed
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Cubs, of course, were not permitted to see him.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Days passed however, and no other den member came down sick.
a male human offspring
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading But Mrs. Davis reported to the den that her son could not be kept in bed and that his spots rapidly were disappearing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cubs, of course, were not permitted to see him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that they all had been exposed to the disease, the Cubs kept their fingers crossed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing that they all had been exposed to the disease, the Cubs kept their fingers crossed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was reassuring to learn that Chips had a very light case of measles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Cubs, of course, were not permitted to see him.
