1886
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From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
ACCIDENTSnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
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 In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
BRIANT
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From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
lacking funds
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
demanding attention
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said to his father: "I hope mamma does not know of this.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
ENDURANCEnounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
set up or found
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He said to his father: "I hope mamma does not know of this.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He said to his father: "I hope mamma does not know of this.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He said to his father: "I hope mamma does not know of this.
immediately past
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading He said to his father: "I hope mamma does not know of this.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
and nothing more
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
ORDAINEDadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
PRIESTHOODnounUS /ˈpriːsthʊd/
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said to his father: "I hope mamma does not know of this.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
SLUMBERS
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From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
SUFFERINGSnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
sympathisernoun
a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He said to his father: "I hope mamma does not know of this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACCIDENTS TO BRIANT--HE IS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD--PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HIS SUFFERINGS--HE IS BLESSED TO BE AN ELDER AND THEN SLUMBERS IN DEATH.
trapezenounUS /trəˈpiːz/
a swing used by circus acrobats
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
at the time that
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
in or at the place that
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the accident, Briant did not hurry to his home, which was only a block away; but an hour later his father found him at the doctor's office, where the arm had been set.
which person or people
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In October last, 1886, with a number of companions Briant was playing on a trapeze at the house of a friend, when he fell and broke his right arm.
but in spite of that
From this reading Briant was perfectly composed; and, instead of crying as most boys do when a new sympathiser comes, he gave his first thought to his mother, who had been quite ill and had not yet entirely recovered.
