used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading STORY THREE, CHAPTER TWENTY TWO.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
divisible by two
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
inconsiderableadjective
too small or unimportant to merit attention
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
Lawler
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From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
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 And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
MeadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
Moa's
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From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
not any; not one
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD STORY.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
in the near future
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading STORY THREE, CHAPTER TWENTY TWO.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD STORY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading STORY THREE, CHAPTER TWENTY TWO.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading STORY THREE, CHAPTER TWENTY TWO.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading STORY THREE, CHAPTER TWENTY TWO.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The hardy savage was the first to recover, and then to follow Mr Meadows about like a dog, never seeming weary of watching to do his bidding, in return for the life he had saved.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And here, forgetting his own sufferings, the old clergyman fought a long and arduous fight with the fever that had seized his patients, but to be triumphant in the end--"Even though I am no doctor," he said with a smile.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Busy hands and strong soon provided a shelter from the ruins of the Moa's Nest--the fragments of the schooner playing no inconsiderable part in the rough erection that was prepared for the sufferers; Mr Meadows declaring that it would be madness to yield to the wish of John Lawler, and convey them to his home.
