used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
Bousquet
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From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
intentionally conceived
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The watchers felt a degree of relief.
the act of departing
From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
Dr
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From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The watchers felt a degree of relief.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
immediately past
From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
go away from a place
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
engage in
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
not any; not one
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The watchers felt a degree of relief.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She made no comment on finding herself back in her old quarters, and after a short interval drifted back into a natural sleep.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
express in speech
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I may safely leave her now, monsieur," said the doctor, drawing on his gloves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The watchers felt a degree of relief.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
at the time that
From this reading It was nearly midnight when Dr. Bousquet at last took his departure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An hour before that time Esther became conscious, but was so utterly weak he would not allow her to speak or make the smallest effort of any kind.
