used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After due deliberation Dr. Cross suggested that the operation should be postponed for a day or two.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
Bell'snounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
make right or correct
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
travel across or pass over
From this reading After due deliberation Dr. Cross suggested that the operation should be postponed for a day or two.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading After due deliberation Dr. Cross suggested that the operation should be postponed for a day or two.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "You have identified him, and you desire that he should remain here.
Dr
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From this reading After due deliberation Dr. Cross suggested that the operation should be postponed for a day or two.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading After due deliberation Dr. Cross suggested that the operation should be postponed for a day or two.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
feverishnessnoun
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "The man is out of our hands," he said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have identified him, and you desire that he should remain here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The man is out of our hands," he said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You have identified him, and you desire that he should remain here.
HERITAGEnounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have identified him, and you desire that he should remain here.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading "You have identified him, and you desire that he should remain here.
of the present time and place
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After due deliberation Dr. Cross suggested that the operation should be postponed for a day or two.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The man is out of our hands," he said.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The man is out of our hands," he said.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading After due deliberation Dr. Cross suggested that the operation should be postponed for a day or two.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "You have identified him, and you desire that he should remain here.
worried and uneasy
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The man is out of our hands," he said.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After due deliberation Dr. Cross suggested that the operation should be postponed for a day or two.
Sneck
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From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading After due deliberation Dr. Cross suggested that the operation should be postponed for a day or two.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After due deliberation Dr. Cross suggested that the operation should be postponed for a day or two.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading As the day wore on the man seemed more feverish and restless, which feverishness was followed by a certain want of strength.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading HERITAGE IS WILLING Bell's sanguine expectation that Van Sneck would be ready for an immediate operation was not quite correct.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have identified him, and you desire that he should remain here.
