used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
antagonisticadjectiveUS /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
indicating opposition or resistance
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
any thing at all
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading RETURN TO CONSCIOUSNESS.
traveling across
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading How was it that he had fallen into it.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How was it that he had fallen into it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
How
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From this reading How was it that he had fallen into it.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How was it that he had fallen into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How was it that he had fallen into it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
a brief written record
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
orbitsnounUS /ˈɔːrbəts/
plural of “orbit” — the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading RETURN TO CONSCIOUSNESS.
Roch
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From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RETURN TO CONSCIOUSNESS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading How was it that he had not been able to foresee and prevent this diabolical crossing of the two circles in which he moved--the two orbits of antagonistic ideas and feelings?
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
in or at the place that
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Watching her face, to note in its varying expression anything that might be a symptom of danger or a sign of improvement, his attention wandered occasionally from the patient to himself and the painful position in which he was placed by events and persons.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Leon Roch sat alone, but not at peace, by the bed where his wife lay sleeping.
