used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
highly skilled
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
(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 And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
in addition
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
anthemnounUS /ˈænθəm/
a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
Dr
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From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
hungrilyadverbUS /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
engage in
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
and nothing more
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
deliver by singing
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
a special situation
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Then the doctor told him to go on, so he did, and showed the doctor the advertisement from the paper about the simultaneous parcels.
Tommy
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From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He also said that his Tommy had now grown as big as a cloud in the sky, and was always looking at him by night and day hungrily, and urging him on to fresh efforts.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
(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 And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
at the time that
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And Dr. Weston asked him what difficulties, and he said for two shillings, which, added to three, make five.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Next day he was kept in the sick room, though cooler, and when Dr. Weston came on that day and questioned Percy in a kind tone of voice, he explained the whole thing to the doctor, and said that he was in fearful difficulties of mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And he also said that if he was only allowed to go into the streets and sing an anthem for an hour or two, the two shillings would be accomplished, and all would be well.
