used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Medicine and highly concentrated nourishment were regularly administered to him by his nurses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jennie shrank from even going to look at him.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he recognized no one, noticed nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Medicine and highly concentrated nourishment were regularly administered to him by his nurses.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
Dr
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From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
Elspeth
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From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
divisible by two
From this reading Jennie shrank from even going to look at him.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jennie shrank from even going to look at him.
Geff
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From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
a man of refinement
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
the act of departing
From this reading Jennie shrank from even going to look at him.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Medicine and highly concentrated nourishment were regularly administered to him by his nurses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jennie shrank from even going to look at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Medicine and highly concentrated nourishment were regularly administered to him by his nurses.
HobbsnounUS /hɑːbz/
notable English cricketer (1882-1963)
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
Jennie
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From this reading Jennie shrank from even going to look at him.
Longman
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From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jennie shrank from even going to look at him.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Medicine and highly concentrated nourishment were regularly administered to him by his nurses.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
not any; not one
From this reading But he recognized no one, noticed nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But he recognized no one, noticed nothing.
being perceived or observed
From this reading But he recognized no one, noticed nothing.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading Medicine and highly concentrated nourishment were regularly administered to him by his nurses.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Medicine and highly concentrated nourishment were regularly administered to him by his nurses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But he recognized no one, noticed nothing.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But he recognized no one, noticed nothing.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Medicine and highly concentrated nourishment were regularly administered to him by his nurses.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Jennie shrank from even going to look at him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He continued in this state for several days, faithfully watched by Elspeth and Longman, and frequently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and daily attended by Dr. Hobbs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Medicine and highly concentrated nourishment were regularly administered to him by his nurses.
at the time that
From this reading Gentleman Geff was in a profound stupor when he was taken to the rectory and put to bed in the best chamber of the house—the parlor bedroom on the ground floor.
