used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
DaviesnounUS /ˈdeɪviz/
plural of “davy” — English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
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From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Herbert regarded him inquiringly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Herbert regarded him inquiringly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
engage in
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Herbert regarded him inquiringly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
To-morrow
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From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want to go to Boston to make a few purchases, but principally to consult my physician.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
(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 “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
which person or people
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “I hope you are not feeling any worse, Mr. Melville,” said Herbert, with genuine concern, for he had come to feel a regard for his employer, who was always kind and considerate to him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “No, I am feeling as well as usual; but I wish to consult Dr. Davies about the coming winter--whether he would advise me to spend it in Massachusetts.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “To-morrow, Herbert,” said George Melville, as they parted for the day, “I shall propose a new excursion to you.”
