used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I am very anxious, however, about him," she said.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very anxious, however, about him," she said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I am very anxious, however, about him," she said.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
Ernest
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From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
Eversleigh
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From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
Francis
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From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am very anxious, however, about him," she said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "I am very anxious, however, about him," she said.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very anxious, however, about him," she said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She paused and looked meditatively at her son.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
meditativelyadverb
in a meditative manner
From this reading She paused and looked meditatively at her son.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
negatived
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From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading She paused and looked meditatively at her son.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am very anxious, however, about him," she said.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
a male human offspring
From this reading She paused and looked meditatively at her son.
a state of acute pain
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Monday morning Francis Eversleigh did not appear at breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very anxious, however, about him," she said.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
at the time that
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
which person or people
From this reading When Ernest inquired, as was natural, if she intended sending for a doctor, she replied that a suggestion she had made in the night to that effect had been peremptorily negatived by her husband, who maintained that he was suffering from a slight attack for which it was absurd to call in a physician.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Eversleigh told Ernest that his father was asleep after having passed a wakeful night, and she was sure he would not feel equal to going to the office.
