used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Monck was in a high fever and delirious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
(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 Tommy was better though weak.
the two together, not just one
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading They found Stella and the ever-faithful Peter in charge of both patients.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading Monck was in a high fever and delirious.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
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 SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
ever-faithful
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From this reading They found Stella and the ever-faithful Peter in charge of both patients.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
set up or found
From this reading They found Stella and the ever-faithful Peter in charge of both patients.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Monck was in a high fever and delirious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They found Stella and the ever-faithful Peter in charge of both patients.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
Monck
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From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
information about recent and important events
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They found Stella and the ever-faithful Peter in charge of both patients.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading They found Stella and the ever-faithful Peter in charge of both patients.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading They found Stella and the ever-faithful Peter in charge of both patients.
Ralston
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From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading They found Stella and the ever-faithful Peter in charge of both patients.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found Stella and the ever-faithful Peter in charge of both patients.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Tommy was better though weak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
Tommy
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From this reading Tommy was better though weak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Tommy was better though weak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SERVICE RENDERED The news that Monck was down with the fever brought both the Colonel and Major Ralston early to the bungalow on the following morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Stella was in the latter's room, for he would not suffer her out of his sight.
