used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRAVE RESOLUTION.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
eagerly desirous
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A BRAVE RESOLUTION.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
Elsie
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From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WINN lingered for nearly a month.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
the act of departing
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading WINN lingered for nearly a month.
hear with intention
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
for more time
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WINN lingered for nearly a month.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading WINN lingered for nearly a month.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading A BRAVE RESOLUTION.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
male cat
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
at the time that
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
WINN
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From this reading WINN lingered for nearly a month.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading During one of these intervals, he was able to listen while Elsie told him that she had won the scholarship, and that Tom was going to try for one next year.
a late time of life
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
but in spite of that
From this reading There were intervals during this time when he rallied sufficiently to give some hope to his anxious wife that he might yet recover, and be spared to them for a few years longer at least.
