used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The major was a tender and a skilful nurse; but he felt that another presence than his own was necessary in the sick room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
BanyannounUS /ˈbænjən/
East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
an occurrence of something
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
a social unit living together
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The major was a tender and a skilful nurse; but he felt that another presence than his own was necessary in the sick room.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
Hasbrouk
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From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The major was a tender and a skilful nurse; but he felt that another presence than his own was necessary in the sick room.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
absolutely essential
From this reading The major was a tender and a skilful nurse; but he felt that another presence than his own was necessary in the sick room.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The major was a tender and a skilful nurse; but he felt that another presence than his own was necessary in the sick room.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The major was a tender and a skilful nurse; but he felt that another presence than his own was necessary in the sick room.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The major was a tender and a skilful nurse; but he felt that another presence than his own was necessary in the sick room.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The major was a tender and a skilful nurse; but he felt that another presence than his own was necessary in the sick room.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
SOMERS
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From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The major was a tender and a skilful nurse; but he felt that another presence than his own was necessary in the sick room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The major was a tender and a skilful nurse; but he felt that another presence than his own was necessary in the sick room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
typhoidnounUS /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/
serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
precisely as stated
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
which person or people
From this reading An old but skilful physician was procured, who pronounced the disease a severe case of typhoid fever, which presented many alarming symptoms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading CAPTAIN SOMERS knew very little of what took place at the Hasbrouk mansion within the next three weeks, being delirious during the greater portion of this time.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Major de Banyan conquered a peace with the family within twenty-four hours, and obtained all that he required in the service of the sick man without fighting for it.
