Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

later than; following

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

(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 It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

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From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

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From this reading He was in William Allbright's bed.

in addition

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

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

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He was in William Allbright's bed.

next to; at the side of

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

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

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

brought together in one place

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

intentionally conceived

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

without deviation

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

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

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

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

From this reading He was in William Allbright's bed.

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

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

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

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

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

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

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

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

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

From this reading He was in William Allbright's bed.

not suitable for a particular occasion etc

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

harmed

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

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

From this reading There were only two sleeping-apartments in the little tenement.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

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

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

and nothing more

From this reading There were only two sleeping-apartments in the little tenement.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

delivered from danger

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

move upward

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

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

From this reading There were only two sleeping-apartments in the little tenement.

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

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

not in physical motion

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading There were only two sleeping-apartments in the little tenement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

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

From this reading There were only two sleeping-apartments in the little tenement.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were only two sleeping-apartments in the little tenement.

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

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

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

From this reading There were only two sleeping-apartments in the little tenement.

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

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

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

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

look attentively

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

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

From this reading There were only two sleeping-apartments in the little tenement.

at the time that

From this reading When Carroll came to himself that night after his fall, his first conscious motion was for his dollar watch.

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

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.

which person or people

From this reading It was Allbright who had rescued Carroll from the station-house; for when he did not rise, the usual crowd, who directly attribute all failures to recover one's self from a manifestly inappropriate recumbent position, had collected, and several policemen were on the scene.

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From this reading He was in William Allbright's bed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading William was seated beside him, watching him with his faithful, serious face; there was also a physician, keenly observant, still closer to the injured man's head; and the sister, Allbright's sister, was visible in the next room, seated in a chair which commanded a good view of the bed.