used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
bayounounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
carefully weighed
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day he and Harold were alone for a time.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
Harold
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From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
How
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From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
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 Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
Maud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
and nothing more
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
Percival
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From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
not often
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
Travilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
under normal conditions
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very patient, cheerful, and easily entertained, but did not usually talk very much himself.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One day he and Harold were alone for a time.
at the time that
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Harold Travilla was still in attendance and seldom left him for any great length of time, never alone, seldom with only the nurse--Maud, one of Dick's sisters, or some other relative being always near at hand, ready to wait upon him, chat pleasantly for his entertainment, or remain silent as seemed best to suit his mood at the moment.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Dr. Percival had so far recovered as to be considered able to lie in a hammock upon an upper veranda where he could look out upon the beauties of the lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Both had been silent for some moments when Dick, turning an affectionate look upon his cousin, said in grateful tones, "How very good, kind, and attentive you have been to me, Harold.
