used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
AdversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
(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 All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
JustlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
immediately past
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
not any; not one
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
with low volume
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
Somerville
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From this reading Somerville.
a male human offspring
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All this Bernard did calmly, quietly, almost like one in a dream, with no thought for his own safety, no idea of danger to himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
being of use or service
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Adversity, sage, useful guest, Severe instructor, but the best; It is from thee alone, we know Justly to value things below."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading Roused at last from the stupor in which he fallen, Wilkins rose from the floor, and taking his infant son in his arms, went out and told the neighbors what had occurred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leaving his child with a friend living near by, he next went in search of a coroner, and returned with him to the house.
