used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
Alma
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From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
(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 "Yes, this is far better than contemplating other sufferers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading "Yes, this is far better than contemplating other sufferers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course you will dear.
dearly loved
From this reading "Of course you will dear.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
Edith
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From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Yes, this is far better than contemplating other sufferers.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
invalid's
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From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, this is far better than contemplating other sufferers.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Yes, this is far better than contemplating other sufferers.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
uttered with a trill
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
in the near future
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Spirit Upon Spirit.
having a supporting base
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading "Yes, this is far better than contemplating other sufferers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Yes, this is far better than contemplating other sufferers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes, this is far better than contemplating other sufferers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Spirit Upon Spirit.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I'm so glad that we did not choose a health resort!" exclaimed Alma standing up and feasting her eyes upon the rolling hills; green valleys, and chain of lakes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
which person or people
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I do hope that I will soon be well," returned Edith, who sat propped by pillows in an invalid's chair.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, this is far better than contemplating other sufferers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course you will dear.
