used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
(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 A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cazeneau improved in health and strength every day.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
Cazeneau
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From this reading Cazeneau improved in health and strength every day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Cazeneau improved in health and strength every day.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
divisible by two
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Cazeneau improved in health and strength every day.
EXAMINATIONSnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading EXAMINATIONS.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
only a very short time before
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Cazeneau improved in health and strength every day.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Cazeneau improved in health and strength every day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cazeneau improved in health and strength every day.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
conformity or harmony
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
Louisbourg
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From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
subject to death
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
on one occasion
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
an amount of time
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
with low volume
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Cazeneau improved in health and strength every day.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
at the time that
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A week passed, during which period he devoted all his attention to himself, keeping quietly to his room, with the exception of an occasional walk in the sun, when the weather was warm, and letting Nature do all she could.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst was already past on the journey to Louisbourg; and when once he had arrived there, he had but to wait for his strength to rally from the shock.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The wound had been severe, though not mortal, and hardly what could be called even dangerous.
