used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
at or in the front
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading While the neighbours talked, Rod was lying in his little bed in the grip of a raging fever.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading While the neighbours talked, Rod was lying in his little bed in the grip of a raging fever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
the act of departing
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading While the neighbours talked, Rod was lying in his little bed in the grip of a raging fever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the neighbours talked, Rod was lying in his little bed in the grip of a raging fever.
how
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From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
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 knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While the neighbours talked, Rod was lying in his little bed in the grip of a raging fever.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading While the neighbours talked, Rod was lying in his little bed in the grip of a raging fever.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading While the neighbours talked, Rod was lying in his little bed in the grip of a raging fever.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
and nothing more
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading While the neighbours talked, Rod was lying in his little bed in the grip of a raging fever.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
RoyalsnounUS /ˈrɔɪəlz/
plural of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
in the near future
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading While the neighbours talked, Rod was lying in his little bed in the grip of a raging fever.
express in words
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading BETTER THAN A FAIRY TALE News of the accident on the river soon spread throughout the parish.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He knew nothing of what was going on around him, nor how anxious ones watched him night and day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was told how Captain Josh had carried him up to the rectory, while the doctor went ahead to tell the Royals what had happened.
which person or people
From this reading For a time various kinds of reports were in circulation, until it was learned that Rod was the only one who had received any injury.
