adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 "You can't know how you interested us all last night," Grace began.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You can't know how you interested us all last night," Grace began.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
can't
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From this reading "You can't know how you interested us all last night," Grace began.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
EVENTSnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
Hilland
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From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
Hilland's
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From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
how
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From this reading "You can't know how you interested us all last night," Grace began.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "You can't know how you interested us all last night," Grace began.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You can't know how you interested us all last night," Grace began.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "You can't know how you interested us all last night," Grace began.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
LOGICnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "You can't know how you interested us all last night," Grace began.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
papanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can't know how you interested us all last night," Grace began.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading "I never knew papa to be more gratified; and as for Warren, he could not sleep for excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My habit of life is so active," he said, "that a little change will do me good;" and so it was arranged.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading By leaning on Hilland's shoulder he was able to limp the short distance between the cottages; and he found that Grace had made every arrangement for his comfort on the piazza, where the major welcomed him with almost the eagerness of a child for whom an absorbing story is to be continued.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE LOGIC OF EVENTS Graham was right in his prediction that another night's rest would carry him far on the road to recovery; and he insisted, when Hilland called in the morning, that the major should remain in his accustomed chair at home, and listen to the remainder of the story.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can't know how you interested us all last night," Grace began.
