used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Her theory was that, once you were in bed, you were better left alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Her theory was that, once you were in bed, you were better left alone.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Her theory was that, once you were in bed, you were better left alone.
BouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading What helped him was the condition of Mr. Bouncing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
a state at a particular time
From this reading What helped him was the condition of Mr. Bouncing.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading What helped him was the condition of Mr. Bouncing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her theory was that, once you were in bed, you were better left alone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What helped him was the condition of Mr. Bouncing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her theory was that, once you were in bed, you were better left alone.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Her theory was that, once you were in bed, you were better left alone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading What helped him was the condition of Mr. Bouncing.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What helped him was the condition of Mr. Bouncing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
on one occasion
From this reading Her theory was that, once you were in bed, you were better left alone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Mr. Bouncing had suddenly retired.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
sitting-room
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From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Mr. Bouncing had suddenly retired.
carry out
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Her theory was that, once you were in bed, you were better left alone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her theory was that, once you were in bed, you were better left alone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What helped him was the condition of Mr. Bouncing.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
Winn
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From this reading Winn was under the impression that he could stand two or three days, especially if he had something practical to do.
Winn's
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From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a bedroom on the other side of Winn's, and a sitting-room connected it with his wife's; but Mrs. Bouncing failed increasingly to take much advantage of this connection.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Her theory was that, once you were in bed, you were better left alone.
