used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am convalescent at last, and I shall travel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading You will ask where?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am convalescent at last, and I shall travel.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
make calm or still
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading I am convalescent at last, and I shall travel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
immediately past
From this reading I am convalescent at last, and I shall travel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
easily agitated
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
established beyond doubt
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
in a serious manner
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I am convalescent at last, and I shall travel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My landlady now proved herself a faithful and attentive nurse, and she tells me that my life was almost despaired of for some days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am convalescent at last, and I shall travel.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Instead of regaining my usual calm in my own "sweet home," I fell seriously ill the first night after my return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was attacked by a nervous fever, and remained for several days insensible.
in or at the place that
From this reading You will ask where?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will ask where?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will ask where?
