used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
anew
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But the solicitor was not allowed to indulge further in gloomy thought.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERESTING EVENT--SHADE AND SUNSHINE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INTERESTING EVENT--SHADE AND SUNSHINE.
move towards
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the solicitor was not allowed to indulge further in gloomy thought.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
doernounUS /duːr/
a person who acts and gets things done
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading AN INTERESTING EVENT--SHADE AND SUNSHINE.
apart from; not including
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
a social unit living together
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But the solicitor was not allowed to indulge further in gloomy thought.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
depressingly dark
From this reading But the solicitor was not allowed to indulge further in gloomy thought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading But the solicitor was not allowed to indulge further in gloomy thought.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading AN INTERESTING EVENT--SHADE AND SUNSHINE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
Lawson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
not one, and not any
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the solicitor was not allowed to indulge further in gloomy thought.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
Phillip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
propheticallyadverb
in a prophetic manner
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading AN INTERESTING EVENT--SHADE AND SUNSHINE.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading But the solicitor was not allowed to indulge further in gloomy thought.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
Sunnybank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
the rays of the sun
From this reading AN INTERESTING EVENT--SHADE AND SUNSHINE.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But the solicitor was not allowed to indulge further in gloomy thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
VernenounUS /vɜːrn/
French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Lawson called at "Sunnybank" on the following day he was pained to hear that Mr. Verne had taken a bad turn.
which person or people
From this reading The physician had given strict orders that none should approach him except an old nurse who had seen much service in the family.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "It has been too much for him," murmured Phillip as he closed the doer behind him, and again the word "to-morrow" sounded prophetically in his ear.
