used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
(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 He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been cautioned to take the best of care of himself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had been cautioned to take the best of care of himself.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He had been cautioned to take the best of care of himself.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading He had been cautioned to take the best of care of himself.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
drillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
erectnessnoun
the property of being upright in posture
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been cautioned to take the best of care of himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had been cautioned to take the best of care of himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
in motion
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
carry out
From this reading He had been cautioned to take the best of care of himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He had been warned that he was still on probation, so far as his physical condition was concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
(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 He was able to walk fairly well, and was returned to study and recitations, though excused from all drills or any form of military duty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN MOVING IN A DARK ROOM May came, and, with the gorgeous blossoms of that month, Dick Prescott left the hospital.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not quite all the old erectness of carriage was there, though Dick hoped and prayed daily that it would return.
