used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. Prohack, thus with one word, and a smile to match, criticising her tone.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She was dressed for outdoor business.
criticising
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From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. Prohack, thus with one word, and a smile to match, criticising her tone.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading "You looked so dreadfully tired last night.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed for outdoor business.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was dressed for outdoor business.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. Prohack, thus with one word, and a smile to match, criticising her tone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
How
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From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
immediately past
From this reading "You looked so dreadfully tired last night.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You looked so dreadfully tired last night.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. Prohack, thus with one word, and a smile to match, criticising her tone.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "You looked so dreadfully tired last night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
on one occasion
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. Prohack, thus with one word, and a smile to match, criticising her tone.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading She was dressed for outdoor business.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
Prohack
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From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed for outdoor business.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. Prohack, thus with one word, and a smile to match, criticising her tone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You looked so dreadfully tired last night.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. Prohack, thus with one word, and a smile to match, criticising her tone.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "You looked so dreadfully tired last night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed for outdoor business.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. Prohack, thus with one word, and a smile to match, criticising her tone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. Prohack, thus with one word, and a smile to match, criticising her tone.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE HEAVY FATHER I Within a few moments of his final waking up the next morning, Mr. Prohack beheld Eve bending over him, the image of solicitude.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. Prohack, thus with one word, and a smile to match, criticising her tone.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you feel?" she asked, in a tender tone that demanded to know the worst at once.
