used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not a bad affair after all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not a bad affair after all.
anew
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
(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 "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By this time I, at least, was feeling quite at my ease, and so I think was my companion.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was not a bad affair after all.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time I, at least, was feeling quite at my ease, and so I think was my companion.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading By this time I, at least, was feeling quite at my ease, and so I think was my companion.
dearly loved
From this reading "Oh dear, yes!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
without deviation
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
move gently or carefully
From this reading By this time I, at least, was feeling quite at my ease, and so I think was my companion.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading By this time I, at least, was feeling quite at my ease, and so I think was my companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a bad affair after all.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading By this time I, at least, was feeling quite at my ease, and so I think was my companion.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
not any; not one
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh dear, yes!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
with speed
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading By this time I, at least, was feeling quite at my ease, and so I think was my companion.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
express in words
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By this time I, at least, was feeling quite at my ease, and so I think was my companion.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time I, at least, was feeling quite at my ease, and so I think was my companion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time I, at least, was feeling quite at my ease, and so I think was my companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Very _directly_, I should say;" and then for no special reason; I do not think my remark was particularly funny; we both laughed again.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh dear, yes!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So the doctor did come quickly?" he inquired, "and your brother is all right again by this time, I hope?" drawing forward a chair for me to the table, while his mother busied herself with the sandwiches and other things prepared for us, though listening the while with all her ears to these interesting reminiscences of ours.
