used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
(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 Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
Beverly
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From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
the act of breaking something
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
contusionnounUS /kənˈtuːʒən/
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
easy-chair
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From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
in a free manner
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
Harold
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From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
go away from a place
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
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 His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
not any; not one
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
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 But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
Oriana
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From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
parolenounUS /pərˈoʊl/
a promise
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
express in words
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
express in words
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Beverly had given his personal parole for his safe keeping, and he was therefore free from all surveillance or annoyance on that score.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
uninjuredadjectiveUS /əˈnɪndʒərd/
not injured physically or mentally
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading No need to say that Harold was well cared for by his two friendly foes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the third day he was able to leave his bed, and with his arm in a sling, sat comfortably in an easy-chair, and conversed freely with his two excellent nurses.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading His wounds were not serious, although the contusion on the temple, which, however, had left the skull uninjured, occasioned some uneasiness at first.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did Beverly tell you of Arthur's imprisonment?" he asked of Oriana, breaking a pause in the general conversation.
