used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MIRACLE Timau made a good recovery.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
allowancesnounUS /əˈlaʊənsɪz/
plural of “allowance” — an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
in addition
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
Floyd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
set up or found
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE MIRACLE Timau made a good recovery.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
death of a person
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
hobblingverbUS /ˈhɑːbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE MIRACLE Timau made a good recovery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE MIRACLE Timau made a good recovery.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
not any; not one
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading THE MIRACLE Timau made a good recovery.
free from harm or evil
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIRACLE Timau made a good recovery.
Timau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MIRACLE Timau made a good recovery.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He did not show the least outward gratitude toward Floyd for his rescue and restoration, and Floyd, in his turn, found himself somewhat in the same position as Timau.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a couple of days he was hobbling about with the aid of a stick, and in a week, but for the bandage on his foot and leg, he seemed a well man.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In other words, he was feared, and he made the best of the situation by doing no work and drawing full allowances in food and tobacco.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was also a distinguished personage in a way; honored as a man returned from the grave, yet, at the same time, avoided as much as possible.
