used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He seemed a little troubled to learn that he had not yet returned.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
anew
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When the next two days passed without bringing Jones, Rob became plainly disturbed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading When the next two days passed without bringing Jones, Rob became plainly disturbed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
having the place or position changed
From this reading When the next two days passed without bringing Jones, Rob became plainly disturbed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
be the source of pain
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He seemed a little troubled to learn that he had not yet returned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He seemed a little troubled to learn that he had not yet returned.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When the next two days passed without bringing Jones, Rob became plainly disturbed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He seemed a little troubled to learn that he had not yet returned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When the next two days passed without bringing Jones, Rob became plainly disturbed.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading When the next two days passed without bringing Jones, Rob became plainly disturbed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He seemed a little troubled to learn that he had not yet returned.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed a little troubled to learn that he had not yet returned.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
hurting
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seemed a little troubled to learn that he had not yet returned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He seemed a little troubled to learn that he had not yet returned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the next two days passed without bringing Jones, Rob became plainly disturbed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was several days before Rob was able to get about as usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
at the time that
From this reading His head ached when he tried to walk and his muscles were stiff and sore.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading On waking the morning after he was hurt, he asked whether Jones had come back again.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When the next two days passed without bringing Jones, Rob became plainly disturbed.
but in spite of that
From this reading He seemed a little troubled to learn that he had not yet returned.
