used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
(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 am all alone,” I replied.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I am all alone,” I replied.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am all alone,” I replied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
next to; at the side of
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “My friends--I have none on board.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
clear-cutadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrkʌt/
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
fur-lined
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From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
a man of refinement
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “My friends--I have none on board.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
hors
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From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
a particular point in time
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My friends--I have none on board.
not one, and not any
From this reading “My friends--I have none on board.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “My friends--I have none on board.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I am all alone,” I replied.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
not in physical motion
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I still felt weak and giddy, and could not restrain the tears which started into my eyes.
which person or people
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading “You must allow me to bring you some chicken broth,” urged the younger gentleman, who had a clear-cut, clean-shaven face, and wore a fur-lined coat; and in another moment a steaming cup was in my hands.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I suppose your friends are _hors de combat_?” he continued, as he sat down beside me.
