used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
anew
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Somewhat sore, but I can stand on it,” answered Mark.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Under the guidance of the professor the boys made several tours of the city.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading They first visited the Capitol building, but a short distance from their hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Somewhat sore, but I can stand on it,” answered Mark.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Somewhat sore, but I can stand on it,” answered Mark.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading They first visited the Capitol building, but a short distance from their hotel.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Under the guidance of the professor the boys made several tours of the city.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They first visited the Capitol building, but a short distance from their hotel.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They first visited the Capitol building, but a short distance from their hotel.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They first visited the Capitol building, but a short distance from their hotel.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Under the guidance of the professor the boys made several tours of the city.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
How
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From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Somewhat sore, but I can stand on it,” answered Mark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Somewhat sore, but I can stand on it,” answered Mark.
for more time
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Under the guidance of the professor the boys made several tours of the city.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading “Somewhat sore, but I can stand on it,” answered Mark.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Under the guidance of the professor the boys made several tours of the city.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They first visited the Capitol building, but a short distance from their hotel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “Somewhat sore, but I can stand on it,” answered Mark.
hurting
From this reading “Somewhat sore, but I can stand on it,” answered Mark.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “Somewhat sore, but I can stand on it,” answered Mark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROFESSOR MEETS AN OLD FRIEND “How does the ankle feel?” asked Frank, on the morning following the arrival at the hotel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They first visited the Capitol building, but a short distance from their hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They first visited the Capitol building, but a short distance from their hotel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
toursnounUS /tʊrz/
an industrial city in western France on the Loire River
From this reading Under the guidance of the professor the boys made several tours of the city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the guidance of the professor the boys made several tours of the city.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They first visited the Capitol building, but a short distance from their hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I guess it will be all right again in a day or two;” and it was, although Mark was careful of the member for some time longer.
