used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
abruptnessnounUS /əˈbrʌptnəs/
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading The nurse, very fresh in a clean apron and cap, was putting the room to rights.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The nurse, very fresh in a clean apron and cap, was putting the room to rights.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The nurse, very fresh in a clean apron and cap, was putting the room to rights.
Clifford
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From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
cutthroatnounUS /ˈkʌtθroʊt/
someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
set up or found
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The nurse, very fresh in a clean apron and cap, was putting the room to rights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nurse, very fresh in a clean apron and cap, was putting the room to rights.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
immediately past
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
for more time
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
make reference to
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
not any; not one
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The nurse, very fresh in a clean apron and cap, was putting the room to rights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The nurse, very fresh in a clean apron and cap, was putting the room to rights.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The nurse, very fresh in a clean apron and cap, was putting the room to rights.
Roger
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From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having finished a late and lazy breakfast next morning, Roger ascended to his father's room.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
typhoidnounUS /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/
serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
precisely as stated
From this reading The nurse, very fresh in a clean apron and cap, was putting the room to rights.
nonexistent
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The nurse, very fresh in a clean apron and cap, was putting the room to rights.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
which person or people
From this reading She smiled at Roger, who was no longer a stranger, for the two had had a long talk over their coffee the evening before, and later, with Miss Clifford, had indulged in a little mild cutthroat bridge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found the old man lying tranquil if weak, his temperature fallen to normal with that curious abruptness characteristic of typhoid.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The doctor said something to me last night about your wanting the safe opened," ventured Roger, after several minutes' conversation with the invalid, during which no mention was made of the matter in question.
