used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRASH IN WALL STREET.
anew
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His struggle with the pneumonia had been a frightful one.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
CRASHverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading A CRASH IN WALL STREET.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
promote over another
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
Flannery
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From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading His struggle with the pneumonia had been a frightful one.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His struggle with the pneumonia had been a frightful one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His struggle with the pneumonia had been a frightful one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CRASH IN WALL STREET.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His struggle with the pneumonia had been a frightful one.
pneumonianounUS /nuːˈmoʊnjə/
respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
From this reading His struggle with the pneumonia had been a frightful one.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A CRASH IN WALL STREET.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading His struggle with the pneumonia had been a frightful one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
male cat
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading It was turned in his favor largely by the aid of the best medical skill, and the untiring care given him by his mother and his two faithful friends, Herbert and Bob.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A CRASH IN WALL STREET.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
look attentively
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At the end of two weeks Tom was again up and dressed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The latter took turns in watching with him at night, while Mrs. Flannery slept, that she might renew her strength for the day watch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His struggle with the pneumonia had been a frightful one.
