Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

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

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

covered or wrapped with a bandage

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the elder victim had suffered more severely; he had suffered, too, from a week's ill-treatment and starvation.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading But the elder victim had suffered more severely; he had suffered, too, from a week's ill-treatment and starvation.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

violate or abuse

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the elder victim had suffered more severely; he had suffered, too, from a week's ill-treatment and starvation.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

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

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

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

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

cruel or inhumane treatment

From this reading But the elder victim had suffered more severely; he had suffered, too, from a week's ill-treatment and starvation.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

to an inexpressible degree

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

new

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

return to an original state

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading But the elder victim had suffered more severely; he had suffered, too, from a week's ill-treatment and starvation.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading But the elder victim had suffered more severely; he had suffered, too, from a week's ill-treatment and starvation.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading But the elder victim had suffered more severely; he had suffered, too, from a week's ill-treatment and starvation.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

three of four equal parts

From this reading "Not more than three-quarters of an hour at most, the nurse said," she remarked, as they sat down at the bedside.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But the elder victim had suffered more severely; he had suffered, too, from a week's ill-treatment and starvation.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading But the elder victim had suffered more severely; he had suffered, too, from a week's ill-treatment and starvation.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

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

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But the elder victim had suffered more severely; he had suffered, too, from a week's ill-treatment and starvation.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

at the time that

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PRISONER SPEAKS It was not until a week later that Neale, with a bandaged head and one arm in a sling, and Betty Fosdyke, inexpressibly thankful that the recent terrible catastrophe had at any rate brought relief in its train, were allowed to visit Horbury for their first interview of more than a few minutes' duration.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Neale had made a quick recovery; beyond the fracture of a small bone in his arm, some cuts on his head, and a general shock to his system, he was little the worse for his experience.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Nevertheless, he managed an approving smile when the two young people were brought to his bedside, and he looked at them afterwards in a narrow and scrutinizing fashion, which made Betty redden and grow somewhat conscious.