(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
(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 Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading They seemed composed and cheerful.
Clayton
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From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading They seemed composed and cheerful.
Dickson
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From this reading "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," said father Dickson.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," said father Dickson.
set up or found
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," said father Dickson.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE VIOLENCE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," said father Dickson.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," said father Dickson.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed composed and cheerful.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," said father Dickson.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," said father Dickson.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clayton rose the next morning, and found his friends much better than he had expected after the agitation and abuse of the night before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," said father Dickson.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed composed and cheerful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading MORE VIOLENCE.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," said father Dickson.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am surprised," he said, "to see that your wife is able to be up this morning."
