used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day which Ermengarde had predicted was close at hand.
Atheling
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From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
Brithric
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From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
lacking funds
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The day which Ermengarde had predicted was close at hand.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day which Ermengarde had predicted was close at hand.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
take in liquids
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
Ermengarde
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From this reading The day which Ermengarde had predicted was close at hand.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day which Ermengarde had predicted was close at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The day which Ermengarde had predicted was close at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
the act of retaining something
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
not any; not one
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading The day which Ermengarde had predicted was close at hand.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
established beyond doubt
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day which Ermengarde had predicted was close at hand.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day which Ermengarde had predicted was close at hand.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
at the time that
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day which Ermengarde had predicted was close at hand.
which person or people
From this reading An infectious fever broke out in the college, which, in several instances, proved fatal to those who were attacked by it, and spread such terror throughout the college that when Prince Edwin fell sick he was forsaken by almost every living creature.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
Wilfrid
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From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His faithful page, Wilfrid, however, watched him day and night, and supplied him with drink and nourishment, which were brought to him by the widow Ermengarde.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On the night of the seventh, as Wilfrid was supporting upon his bosom the head of his afflicted master, and holding a cup of cooling drink to his parched lips, he murmured, "Is it you, my faithful Brithric?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For six days the young Atheling was insensible of everything but his own sufferings, and gave no indications of consciousness.
