the state of being absent
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FEIGNED AND THE REAL.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
bedriddenadjectiveUS /ˈbedrɪdən/
confined to bed (by illness)
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Every where they met with the most cordial welcome.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
dearly loved
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every where they met with the most cordial welcome.
give expression to
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
FEIGNEDadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading THE FEIGNED AND THE REAL.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
temporary military shelter
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Every where they met with the most cordial welcome.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Every where they met with the most cordial welcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
on one occasion
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
parishionernounUS /pərˈɪʃənər/
a member of a parish
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
protégés
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From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE FEIGNED AND THE REAL.
determined
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
Sybil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FEIGNED AND THE REAL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every where they met with the most cordial welcome.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Helen and her brother resolved, therefore, to improve the time of his absence by calling on some of their old protégés.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON reaching the parsonage, Sybil announced that her father had been called away to the bedside of an aged parishioner.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
accept gladly
From this reading Every where they met with the most cordial welcome.
in or at the place that
From this reading Every where they met with the most cordial welcome.
which person or people
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every where they met with the most cordial welcome.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But in one poor hut lay an old woman, bedridden and almost blind, who could not find words to express her joy and gratitude at having her dear friends once more under her roof.
