used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
alternationnounUS /ˈɔːltərneɪʃən/
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
AntillesnounUS /ænˈtɪliz/
a group of islands in the West Indies
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
BarbadosnounUS /bɑːrˈbeɪdoʊs/
a parliamentary democracy on the island of Barbados; former British colony; a popular resort area
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
botanistnounUS /ˈbɑːtənɪst/
a biologist specializing in the study of plants
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
BridgetownnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒtaʊn/
capital of Barbados; a port city on the southwestern coast of Barbados
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
equableadjectiveUS /ˈekwəbəl/
not varying
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
HURRICANEnounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
Kindly-natured
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From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
land-crabs
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From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
Ol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
Stuart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
ThereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
typewriternounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/
hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Thereafter, in the equable climate of Barbados--one of the most healthful of the West Indies Islands--his strength began to return.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
which person or people
From this reading The "Ol' Doc," as he was universally known in the neighborhood, was an eccentric scientist who had spent his life in studying the plants of the West Indies.
a late time of life
From this reading He had lived in the Antilles for over forty years and knew as much about the people as he did about the plant life.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Kindly-natured, the old botanist became greatly interested in his young patient, and, that he should not weary in enforced idleness, sent to Bridgetown for Stuart's trunk and his portable typewriter.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading THE HURRICANE For many days Stuart lay in an alternation of fever and stupor, tormented by dreams in which visions of the red land-crabs played a terrible part, but youth and clean living were on his side, and he passed the crisis.
