used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "But Viamede victuals always were ever so nice."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, uncle doctor, I'm hungry this morning, and everything tastes good," laughed Ned.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But Viamede victuals always were ever so nice."
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Yes, uncle doctor, I'm hungry this morning, and everything tastes good," laughed Ned.
Dr
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From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
at any time
From this reading "But Viamede victuals always were ever so nice."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Yes, uncle doctor, I'm hungry this morning, and everything tastes good," laughed Ned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
feigningnounUS /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
pretending with intention to deceive
From this reading "And home victuals poor and tasteless?" queried the lad's mother, feigning a look of grieved surprise.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading "And home victuals poor and tasteless?" queried the lad's mother, feigning a look of grieved surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
Harold
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From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "And home victuals poor and tasteless?" queried the lad's mother, feigning a look of grieved surprise.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "Yes, uncle doctor, I'm hungry this morning, and everything tastes good," laughed Ned.
I'm
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From this reading "Yes, uncle doctor, I'm hungry this morning, and everything tastes good," laughed Ned.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
lad's
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From this reading "And home victuals poor and tasteless?" queried the lad's mother, feigning a look of grieved surprise.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Yes, uncle doctor, I'm hungry this morning, and everything tastes good," laughed Ned.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "And home victuals poor and tasteless?" queried the lad's mother, feigning a look of grieved surprise.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "And home victuals poor and tasteless?" queried the lad's mother, feigning a look of grieved surprise.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
Ned
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From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "But Viamede victuals always were ever so nice."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
partaking
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From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "And home victuals poor and tasteless?" queried the lad's mother, feigning a look of grieved surprise.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "And home victuals poor and tasteless?" queried the lad's mother, feigning a look of grieved surprise.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But Viamede victuals always were ever so nice."
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "And home victuals poor and tasteless?" queried the lad's mother, feigning a look of grieved surprise.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
tastelessadjectiveUS /ˈteɪstləs/
lacking flavor
From this reading "And home victuals poor and tasteless?" queried the lad's mother, feigning a look of grieved surprise.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading "Yes, uncle doctor, I'm hungry this morning, and everything tastes good," laughed Ned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes, uncle doctor, I'm hungry this morning, and everything tastes good," laughed Ned.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Yes, uncle doctor, I'm hungry this morning, and everything tastes good," laughed Ned.
Viamede
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From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
victualsnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading "But Viamede victuals always were ever so nice."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bright, cheerful party that gathered about the Viamede breakfast table the next morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But Viamede victuals always were ever so nice."
which person or people
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, uncle doctor, I'm hungry this morning, and everything tastes good," laughed Ned.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Southern air seems to agree finely with my young patient thus far," remarked Dr. Harold, looking smilingly at Ned, who was partaking of the good fare provided with an appetite such as he had not shown before since the beginning of his illness.
