used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Griffin's joy at thus being relieved from her terrible dread was unbounded.
a state at a particular time
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading JOHN GRIFFIN'S illness was not to end in death.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
Dr
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From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Mrs. Griffin's joy at thus being relieved from her terrible dread was unbounded.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading JOHN GRIFFIN'S illness was not to end in death.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Griffin's joy at thus being relieved from her terrible dread was unbounded.
GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading How John Griffin kept His Vow.
GRIFFIN'SnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪnz/
possessive form of “griffin” — winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading JOHN GRIFFIN'S illness was not to end in death.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Griffin's joy at thus being relieved from her terrible dread was unbounded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How John Griffin kept His Vow.
How
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From this reading How John Griffin kept His Vow.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading JOHN GRIFFIN'S illness was not to end in death.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN GRIFFIN'S illness was not to end in death.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading How John Griffin kept His Vow.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Mrs. Griffin's joy at thus being relieved from her terrible dread was unbounded.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading How John Griffin kept His Vow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Griffin's joy at thus being relieved from her terrible dread was unbounded.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JOHN GRIFFIN'S illness was not to end in death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Mrs. Griffin's joy at thus being relieved from her terrible dread was unbounded.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
cut with a saw
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Mrs. Griffin's joy at thus being relieved from her terrible dread was unbounded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading The favourable symptoms continued, and in a few days Dr. Thornton, much to his satisfaction, could pronounce the old man out of danger.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Mrs. Griffin's joy at thus being relieved from her terrible dread was unbounded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN GRIFFIN'S illness was not to end in death.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading Mrs. Griffin's joy at thus being relieved from her terrible dread was unbounded.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At his next visit the doctor saw a slight improvement in his patient's condition.
VowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading How John Griffin kept His Vow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN GRIFFIN'S illness was not to end in death.
