used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
anew
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Davison improved somewhat, but could not leave his bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Davison improved somewhat, but could not leave his bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
a young person of either sex
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
Clayton
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From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
Davison
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From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
at any time
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
Fogg
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From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
set up or found
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
Harkness
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From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Davison improved somewhat, but could not leave his bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
Justin
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From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
go away from a place
From this reading Davison improved somewhat, but could not leave his bed.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
outdoneverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdʌn/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Davison improved somewhat, but could not leave his bed.
Steve
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From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From the strong man he had been reduced until he was as helpless as a child; and for a time his mental strength was but little better than his physical.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading SHADOWS BEFORE Philip Davison, conveyed to his home in Paradise Valley, hovered between life and death, attended by Doctor Clayton and waited upon by Lucy and Justin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Steve Harkness, not to be outdone by his wife, offered his services in any way they could be utilized, and found that there was enough for him to do.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fogg lent a hand with hearty will, and Pearl Harkness, forgetting that there had ever been any disagreement between Davison and her husband, established herself again for a time in the Davison home, that she might assist Lucy.
