used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
confined by bonds
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading “I owe you a great debt of gratitude.”
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Your man, there,” said Benedict, questioningly, glancing at his watch, “has he been long in your service?”
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading “I owe you a great debt of gratitude.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “I owe you a great debt of gratitude.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your man, there,” said Benedict, questioningly, glancing at his watch, “has he been long in your service?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Your man, there,” said Benedict, questioningly, glancing at his watch, “has he been long in your service?”
how
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From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I owe you a great debt of gratitude.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Your man, there,” said Benedict, questioningly, glancing at his watch, “has he been long in your service?”
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
Kate
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From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
leggingnounUS /ˈleɡɪŋ/
a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
lodge-keeper
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From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
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 Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Your man, there,” said Benedict, questioningly, glancing at his watch, “has he been long in your service?”
massageverbUS /məˈsɑːʒ/
manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I owe you a great debt of gratitude.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “I owe you a great debt of gratitude.”
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading “Your man, there,” said Benedict, questioningly, glancing at his watch, “has he been long in your service?”
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
reporter'snounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
Rexanian
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From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
Rudolph
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From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “Your man, there,” said Benedict, questioningly, glancing at his watch, “has he been long in your service?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
Strong's
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From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Your man, there,” said Benedict, questioningly, glancing at his watch, “has he been long in your service?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
precisely as stated
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
look attentively
From this reading “Your man, there,” said Benedict, questioningly, glancing at his watch, “has he been long in your service?”
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
Westchester
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From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
at the time that
From this reading How much she was indebted to Benedict she did not fully realize, for he had been under a strong temptation to follow Rudolph at any cost when he had learned that the lodge-keeper was the very Rexanian he had come up into Westchester to find.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Norman Benedict had removed Kate Strong’s legging and the long buttoned shoe that had covered her sprained ankle, and had deftly bound up the injured member with a handkerchief, after he had relieved the pain by applying cold water and a gentle massage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You have been very kind to me,” said Kate, gratefully, as she leaned back on the sofa and realized how much more comfortable the reporter’s skill had made her feel.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your man, there,” said Benedict, questioningly, glancing at his watch, “has he been long in your service?”
