used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
anew
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all this was of no use.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
-ing 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 not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
power to direct or determine
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
take in solid food
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
divisible by two
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It had seemed inconceivable that he should grow more thin, and yet his face and throat and hands shrunk day by day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
obtain
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
Gianluca
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From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It had seemed inconceivable that he should grow more thin, and yet his face and throat and hands shrunk day by day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It had seemed inconceivable that he should grow more thin, and yet his face and throat and hands shrunk day by day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
inconceivableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading It had seemed inconceivable that he should grow more thin, and yet his face and throat and hands shrunk day by day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
Muro
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From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
not any; not one
From this reading But all this was of no use.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
on one occasion
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
with speed
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had seemed inconceivable that he should grow more thin, and yet his face and throat and hands shrunk day by day.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading It had seemed inconceivable that he should grow more thin, and yet his face and throat and hands shrunk day by day.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
Taquisara
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From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading It had seemed inconceivable that he should grow more thin, and yet his face and throat and hands shrunk day by day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But all this was of no use.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading It had seemed inconceivable that he should grow more thin, and yet his face and throat and hands shrunk day by day.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He forced himself to eat, he did his best to sleep a certain number of hours, he made Taquisara carry him out into the air and back again at fixed times, in order that the extreme regularity of his life might help his recovery if possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
the act of using
From this reading But all this was of no use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not that he lost heart and control of courage; on the contrary, he spoke all at once more hopefully, and grew most particular in the carrying out of each detail of the day, precisely in the manner prescribed by the doctors.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Though Gianluca had seemed to gain strength during the first week of his stay at Muro, he appeared to lose it even more rapidly after that memorable afternoon.
but in spite of that
From this reading It had seemed inconceivable that he should grow more thin, and yet his face and throat and hands shrunk day by day.
