used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, but be very still."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
blightnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
the two together, not just one
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
a youthful male person
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but be very still."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
carnationsnounUS /kɑːrˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “carnation” — Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
deformedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɔːrmd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
Emilie
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From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
at any time
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
the organ of sight
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
floridadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəd/
elaborately or excessively ornamented
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
a quick look
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
go away from a place
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
with low volume
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
be seated
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Yes, but be very still."
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "May I go and sit by him, Emilie?" said the boy, quietly gathering up his tools and preparing to leave his employment.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Yes, but be very still."
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The roses and the carnations that John had brought to his friend were quietly laid on the table as he caught the first glimpse of the dying boy.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was a striking contrast; that fine, florid, healthy boy, whose frame was gaining vigour and manliness daily, whose blight eye had scarcely ever been dimmed by illness or pain, and that pale, deformed, weary sleeper.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading So Emilie thought as she took her seat by the open window and watched them both.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, but be very still."
