used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
anew
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
(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 CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "That is what people always say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
CAROLSnounUS /ˈkerəlz/
plural of “carol” — joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
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 CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
set up or found
From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
GilmernounUS /ˈɡɪlmər/
United States journalist who wrote a syndicated column of advice to the lovelorn (1870-1951)
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
I've
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From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/
possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "That is what people always say.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
worried and uneasy
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
express in words
From this reading "That is what people always say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is what people always say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
westering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That is what people always say.
at the time that
From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
which person or people
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
belonging to which person
From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Miss Gilmer, who was placidly knitting, changed needles without looking up.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had been pacing from window to fireplace in the nurse's office, and from fireplace to window again, watching the clock and the slowly westering sun, as if watching would hasten the day to its close.
yeahadverbUS /jæ/
not only so, but
From this reading CHRISTMAS CAROLS "THIS is the worst time of all the yeah to be sick," fretted the Little Colonel, pausing in her restless journey around the room.
but in spite of that
From this reading I've never yet found one whose calendar had a time when illness would be convenient."
