used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
(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 To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
from appearances alone
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
disarrangementnoun
a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
set up or found
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LEAVING HOME.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
the act of departing
From this reading LEAVING HOME.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
not any; not one
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
precisely, exactly
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
be seated
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning Oliver found his father somewhat recovered from the rude shock he had received.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Of course the man was unable to move from the couch upon which he rested, but he was able to sit up and converse without, apparently, more than an occasional dull pain.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Mr. Bright was, however, much worried over the disarrangement of his plans, sighing out continually his disappointment at not being able to leave on a tour of discovery.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
but in spite of that
From this reading To all this Oliver made no reply, saving to urge his parent not to worry, as all would yet turn out right.
