used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
(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 She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
for the reason that
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
intentionally conceived
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Sewell’s report, the next morning, was not entirely satisfactory.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Doctor Sewell’s report, the next morning, was not entirely satisfactory.
divisible by two
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
Hannah
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From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Doctor Sewell’s report, the next morning, was not entirely satisfactory.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Doctor Sewell’s report, the next morning, was not entirely satisfactory.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doctor Sewell’s report, the next morning, was not entirely satisfactory.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Doctor Sewell’s report, the next morning, was not entirely satisfactory.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Doctor Sewell’s report, the next morning, was not entirely satisfactory.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
Sewell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Sewell’s report, the next morning, was not entirely satisfactory.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
express in speech
From this reading She was already ashamed of her outburst of the day before, but did not feel as if she could speak much differently even now.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She did not see her husband all the day, during which he kept strictly to his own room, and she was glad of it, for she felt that she could not have spoken to him as she ought.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doctor Sewell’s report, the next morning, was not entirely satisfactory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
precisely as stated
From this reading But it made Hannah very uneasy, since it plainly denoted that he had sustained more injury than was outwardly apparent.
WallynounUS /ˈwɔːli/
a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doctor Sewell’s report, the next morning, was not entirely satisfactory.
at the time that
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was true that Wally was quite conscious, and had eaten a good breakfast, but he cried when he was moved, and did not seem to wish to get up, which was so far fortunate, because the medical man strictly forbade his doing so.
