used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading K. sat by the table and watched her as she moved about the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Katie was out, and Sidney had put the dining-room in order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading K. sat by the table and watched her as she moved about the room.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
have
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had a talk with K. the night before she left.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
dainties
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From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
characterized by great determination
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Katie was out, and Sidney had put the dining-room in order.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a talk with K. the night before she left.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading She had a talk with K. the night before she left.
Katie
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From this reading Katie was out, and Sidney had put the dining-room in order.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She had a talk with K. the night before she left.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading K. sat by the table and watched her as she moved about the room.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had a talk with K. the night before she left.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Katie was out, and Sidney had put the dining-room in order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Katie was out, and Sidney had put the dining-room in order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Katie was out, and Sidney had put the dining-room in order.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading K. sat by the table and watched her as she moved about the room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading K. sat by the table and watched her as she moved about the room.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
sewing-room
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From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a talk with K. the night before she left.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading K. sat by the table and watched her as she moved about the room.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She had a talk with K. the night before she left.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
valiantlyadverbUS /ˈvæljəntli/
with valor; in a valiant manner
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
precisely as stated
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By Christmas Day Sidney was back in the hospital, a little wan, but valiantly determined to keep her life to its mark of service.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading K. sat by the table and watched her as she moved about the room.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had a talk with K. the night before she left.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
a late time of life
From this reading The past few weeks had been very wonderful to him: to help her up and down the stairs, to read to her in the evenings as she lay on the couch in the sewing-room; later, as she improved, to bring small dainties home for her tray, and, having stood over Katie while she cooked them, to bear them in triumph to that upper room--he had not been so happy in years.
