used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
BURSTINGverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading THE BURSTING OF THE CLOUD.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading THE BURSTING OF THE CLOUD.
without stop or interruption
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
a message received and understood
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BURSTING OF THE CLOUD.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
Robson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
an educational institution
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURSTING OF THE CLOUD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
up to a particular time
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
precisely as stated
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
at the time that
From this reading Inspector Robson, being on night duty, was not present at the Bishop Street Police Station when the reporter of "The Little Busy Bee" gave information of the murder.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
which person or people
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She argued with the doctor, one of the old school, who shook his head; she continued to argue with him, and he continued to shake his head.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's his proper place," she said, "and I won't rest till I get him there."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Aunt Rob had had a busy day; while admitting that her son-in-law was very weak, she insisted that he would have a greater chance of getting well in a short time if he were removed from his lodgings to their home.
