used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE SHOE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
the formal act of approving
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, perhaps, the person who rejoiced most was Miss Owen.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Great was the joy on every side.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great was the joy on every side.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Great was the joy on every side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE SHOE.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But, perhaps, the person who rejoiced most was Miss Owen.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But, perhaps, the person who rejoiced most was Miss Owen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading But, perhaps, the person who rejoiced most was Miss Owen.
by chance
From this reading But, perhaps, the person who rejoiced most was Miss Owen.
a human being
From this reading But, perhaps, the person who rejoiced most was Miss Owen.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading But, perhaps, the person who rejoiced most was Miss Owen.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
SHOEnounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading A LITTLE SHOE.
ShoemakernounUS /ˈʃuːmeɪkər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Great was the joy on every side.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
make steady
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
unimpairedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈperd/
not damaged or diminished in any respect
From this reading The doctors proved to be mistaken; and thanks to a strong and unimpaired constitution, and to the blessing of God on efficient nursing and medical skill, "the Golden Shoemaker" survived the crisis of his illness, and commenced a steady return to health and strength.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great was the joy on every side.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which happens now and then occurred in the case of "Cobbler" Horn.
which person or people
From this reading But, perhaps, the person who rejoiced most was Miss Owen.
