used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why do you ask?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
begone
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From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Good morning, uncle," said Gottlieb, cheerfully, "how is your health?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you ask?"
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
divisible by two
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
FESTIVALnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading THE FESTIVAL.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, uncle," said Gottlieb, cheerfully, "how is your health?"
Gottlieb
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From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "Good morning, uncle," said Gottlieb, cheerfully, "how is your health?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
how
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From this reading "Good morning, uncle," said Gottlieb, cheerfully, "how is your health?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Good morning, uncle," said Gottlieb, cheerfully, "how is your health?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
nephew'snounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good morning, uncle," said Gottlieb, cheerfully, "how is your health?"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FESTIVAL.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
someone who visits
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
at the time that
From this reading The next morning, when Gottlieb awoke, he discovered that he had a visitor even at that early hour of the day.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you ask?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading His uncle Fabian was pacing backward and forward at the side of his nephew's bed, with a countenance so wretched and woe begone, that Gottlieb could not but pity him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you ask?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good morning, uncle," said Gottlieb, cheerfully, "how is your health?"
