Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

the state of being absent

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

later than; following

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

(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 On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the family had not returned from the country.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

give encouragement to

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But the family had not returned from the country.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

a social unit living together

From this reading But the family had not returned from the country.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

set up or found

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

destroyed or killed

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But the family had not returned from the country.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

young sheep

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

absolutely essential

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the family had not returned from the country.

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

past form of “phrase” — put into words or an expression

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But the family had not returned from the country.

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From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

make square

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

not in physical motion

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Trevanion himself came up for a few hours in the afternoon, and seemed to feel much for my poor uncle's illness.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

precisely as stated

From this reading Though, as usual, very busy, he accompanied me to the Lamb to see my father and cheer him up.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On my return to the Lamb, I found that my uncle was in a soft sleep; and after a morning visit from the surgeon, and his assurance that the fever was fast subsiding, and all cause for alarm was gone, I thought it necessary to go back to Trevanion's house and explain the reason for my night's absence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Roland still continued to mend, as the surgeon phrased it; and as we went back to St. James's Square, Trevanion had the consideration to release me from my oar in his galley for the next few days.