used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The bank clerk's figure was almost corpulent in daylight, and this was emphasized by the attitude he had assumed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The bank clerk's figure was almost corpulent in daylight, and this was emphasized by the attitude he had assumed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The bank clerk's figure was almost corpulent in daylight, and this was emphasized by the attitude he had assumed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The bank clerk's figure was almost corpulent in daylight, and this was emphasized by the attitude he had assumed.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
befuddledadjectiveUS /bɪˈfʌdəld/
stupefied by alcoholic drink
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
uttered without voice
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The bank clerk's figure was almost corpulent in daylight, and this was emphasized by the attitude he had assumed.
corpulentadjective
excessively fat
From this reading The bank clerk's figure was almost corpulent in daylight, and this was emphasized by the attitude he had assumed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The bank clerk's figure was almost corpulent in daylight, and this was emphasized by the attitude he had assumed.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
Dillard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading The bank clerk's figure was almost corpulent in daylight, and this was emphasized by the attitude he had assumed.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
a boy or man
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
Glenning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
Glenning's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
something that is lost
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
newly-found
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
pricklyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪkli/
very irritable
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
carry out
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The bank clerk's figure was almost corpulent in daylight, and this was emphasized by the attitude he had assumed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
male cat
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
wellingverbUS /ˈwelɪŋ/
-ing form of “well” — come up, as of a liquid
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
at the time that
From this reading When Glenning opened his eyes the next morning he lay quiet a long time, staring at the figure seated by his bedside.
in or at the place that
From this reading At first he was at a total loss to understand where he was, but a sharp pain in his lungs when he breathed, and sundry irritating, prickly places about his face and head, brought back to him the events of the past night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was quite plain to Glenning's still befuddled intellect that Dillard had elected to stay with him and take care of him during the night.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But he was a philosophical fellow, and while he felt a deep gratitude welling up in his heart for young Tom Dillard, he could not help smiling at the appearance his newly-found friend presented that morning.
