used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "The first ten years are always the hardest, my boy."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The first ten years are always the hardest, my boy."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Back broken, I suppose?" suggested the doctor cheerfully.
bleary-eyedadjective
tired to the point of exhaustion
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
a youthful male person
From this reading "The first ten years are always the hardest, my boy."
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "Back broken, I suppose?" suggested the doctor cheerfully.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Back broken, I suppose?" suggested the doctor cheerfully.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "Ten years!" complained Jack.
coughverbUS /kɑːf/
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
DRESSMAKERnounUS /ˈdresmeɪkər/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The first ten years are always the hardest, my boy."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading "The first ten years are always the hardest, my boy."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
Hugh's
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From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Back broken, I suppose?" suggested the doctor cheerfully.
I'm
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From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
a small worthless amount
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "The first ten years are always the hardest, my boy."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
ROSEMARYnounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Jack groaned and Rosemary, patiently holding a bleary-eyed cat for Sarah, looked at him anxiously.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Back broken, I suppose?" suggested the doctor cheerfully.
express a supposition
From this reading "Back broken, I suppose?" suggested the doctor cheerfully.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "The first ten years are always the hardest, my boy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
WellesnounUS /welz/
United States actor and filmmaker (1915-1985)
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DRESSMAKER ROSEMARY "I'm an old man," announced Jack Welles that night, dropping into a chair in Doctor Hugh's office, while he waited for the latter to prepare a bottle of medicine for his father's cough.
a late time of life
From this reading "The first ten years are always the hardest, my boy."
