used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He remained awake for twenty minutes that time and even moved his hands slightly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading He remained awake for twenty minutes that time and even moved his hands slightly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You've been real sick," explained Mrs. Crane, sociably, her soft dark eyes very kind and encouraging.
(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 The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "You've been real sick," explained Mrs. Crane, sociably, her soft dark eyes very kind and encouraging.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading "You've been real sick," explained Mrs. Crane, sociably, her soft dark eyes very kind and encouraging.
divisible by two
From this reading He remained awake for twenty minutes that time and even moved his hands slightly.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "You've been real sick," explained Mrs. Crane, sociably, her soft dark eyes very kind and encouraging.
the organ of sight
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He remained awake for twenty minutes that time and even moved his hands slightly.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He remained awake for twenty minutes that time and even moved his hands slightly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He remained awake for twenty minutes that time and even moved his hands slightly.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "You've been real sick," explained Mrs. Crane, sociably, her soft dark eyes very kind and encouraging.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He remained awake for twenty minutes that time and even moved his hands slightly.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
on one occasion
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "You've been real sick," explained Mrs. Crane, sociably, her soft dark eyes very kind and encouraging.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained awake for twenty minutes that time and even moved his hands slightly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "You've been real sick," explained Mrs. Crane, sociably, her soft dark eyes very kind and encouraging.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He remained awake for twenty minutes that time and even moved his hands slightly.
sociablyadverb
in a gregarious manner
From this reading "You've been real sick," explained Mrs. Crane, sociably, her soft dark eyes very kind and encouraging.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "You've been real sick," explained Mrs. Crane, sociably, her soft dark eyes very kind and encouraging.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Once he did not fall asleep immediately but followed her with big, questioning blue eyes as she moved about the tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He remained awake for twenty minutes that time and even moved his hands slightly.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
Warden'snounUS /ˈwɔːrdənz/
possessive form of “warden” — the chief official in charge of a prison
From this reading The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The Game Warden's Visit THE boy was really better; but very, very weak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every time he opened an eye, that next day, solicitous Mrs. Crane was ready with a bowl of broth.
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From this reading "You've been real sick," explained Mrs. Crane, sociably, her soft dark eyes very kind and encouraging.
