used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But Dr. Dudley was there quite alone, smiling a blithe good-morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "Miss Price wishes you assistance in the care of a patient," he began.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Miss Price wishes you assistance in the care of a patient," he began.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
blitheadjectiveUS /blaɪð/
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading But Dr. Dudley was there quite alone, smiling a blithe good-morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Dr. Dudley was there quite alone, smiling a blithe good-morning.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Miss Price wishes you assistance in the care of a patient," he began.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
Dr
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From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
Dudley
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From this reading But Dr. Dudley was there quite alone, smiling a blithe good-morning.
Dudley's
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From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
at any time
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
good-morning
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From this reading But Dr. Dudley was there quite alone, smiling a blithe good-morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Miss Price wishes you assistance in the care of a patient," he began.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
Jane
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From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
laggedverbUS /læɡd/
inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Price wishes you assistance in the care of a patient," he began.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "Miss Price wishes you assistance in the care of a patient," he began.
Polly
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From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
Polly's
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From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "Miss Price wishes you assistance in the care of a patient," he began.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But Dr. Dudley was there quite alone, smiling a blithe good-morning.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
sharp-voiced
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From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But Dr. Dudley was there quite alone, smiling a blithe good-morning.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But Dr. Dudley was there quite alone, smiling a blithe good-morning.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now Polly's feet lagged as she went downstairs; she dreaded to look into the office.
at the time that
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A Night of Song David had been nearly three whole days in the convalescent ward, taking big leaps on the road to health, when Polly was summoned to Dr. Dudley's office.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Miss Price wishes you assistance in the care of a patient," he began.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Since her meeting with Aunt Jane, the sharp-voiced woman was ever close at hand, ready instantly to appear in the little girl's thought and fill her with sickening fear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss Price wishes you assistance in the care of a patient," he began.
