used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
anew
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Ralph asked, when he had grasped the doctor's outstretched hand.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
dismountverb
alight from (a horse)
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Ralph asked, when he had grasped the doctor's outstretched hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Ralph asked, when he had grasped the doctor's outstretched hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph asked, when he had grasped the doctor's outstretched hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Ralph asked, when he had grasped the doctor's outstretched hand.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
How
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From this reading "How---how is she to-day?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How---how is she to-day?"
and nothing more
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
Kane
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From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
Kenyon
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From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
a boy or man
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
not any; not one
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
Oakvale
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From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Ralph asked, when he had grasped the doctor's outstretched hand.
a course of conduct
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
Ralph
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From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How---how is she to-day?"
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
TIMELYadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
to-day
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From this reading "How---how is she to-day?"
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
at the time that
From this reading Ralph asked, when he had grasped the doctor's outstretched hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He paused beside his car, seeing the lad dismount hastily and come forward with an anxious appeal in his brown eyes.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Her eyes---are they------" "No better, and no worse," replied his friend; and again the doctor explained the situation in simple terms that Ralph could understand.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A TIMELY SUGGESTION Doctor Kane, the kindly physician from Oakvale, was just coming down the path from the Kenyon farmhouse as Ralph rode into the yard.
