used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
ACQUAINTANCESnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
Allison
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From this reading Rodney Allison could think of nothing, and sank into the seat with a sigh of relief.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rodney Allison could think of nothing, and sank into the seat with a sigh of relief.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
the people of Great Britain
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rodney Allison could think of nothing, and sank into the seat with a sigh of relief.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
else
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From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
Enderwood
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From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rodney Allison could think of nothing, and sank into the seat with a sigh of relief.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
subject to death
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Rodney Allison could think of nothing, and sank into the seat with a sigh of relief.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
a person who is being chased
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Rodney Allison could think of nothing, and sank into the seat with a sigh of relief.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
Rodney
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From this reading Rodney Allison could think of nothing, and sank into the seat with a sigh of relief.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Rodney Allison could think of nothing, and sank into the seat with a sigh of relief.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Rodney Allison could think of nothing, and sank into the seat with a sigh of relief.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had been dimly conscious during his illness of the presence of a nurse other than Enderwood, but when he had asked about it the captain had ignored the question and talked about something else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Rodney Allison could think of nothing, and sank into the seat with a sigh of relief.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
VENTURESnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
close enough to be walked to
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
at the time that
From this reading That morning Captain Enderwood had left him, and, when he had inquired for his bill, he was told that it had been paid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEW VENTURES WITH OLD ACQUAINTANCES What is more grateful to a weak, weary mortal on a hot morning than a snug seat under the shade of a tree, stirred by a gentle breeze from the river?
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading This was his first attempt at walking abroad since his illness, during which the British had left Philadelphia and returned to New York, pursued and harassed by the Americans.
