used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
consider or hold as true
From this reading It is very inconvenient, but one must accept the inevitable.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading You can attend to the scalp wound and send round the necessary letters, can't you?"
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is very inconvenient, but one must accept the inevitable.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can attend to the scalp wound and send round the necessary letters, can't you?"
can't
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From this reading You can attend to the scalp wound and send round the necessary letters, can't you?"
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
the act of departing
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading It is very inconvenient, but one must accept the inevitable.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading It is very inconvenient, but one must accept the inevitable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is very inconvenient, but one must accept the inevitable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is very inconvenient, but one must accept the inevitable.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
the literary culture
From this reading You can attend to the scalp wound and send round the necessary letters, can't you?"
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is very inconvenient, but one must accept the inevitable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
absolutely essential
From this reading You can attend to the scalp wound and send round the necessary letters, can't you?"
not any; not one
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
not one, and not any
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is very inconvenient, but one must accept the inevitable.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
Polton
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From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
in the near future
From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading You can attend to the scalp wound and send round the necessary letters, can't you?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading You can attend to the scalp wound and send round the necessary letters, can't you?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading You can attend to the scalp wound and send round the necessary letters, can't you?"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
shan't
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From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
carry out
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
Thorndyke
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From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
to-day
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From this reading "I shan't go out to-day," said Thorndyke, "though I shall come down presently.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very inconvenient, but one must accept the inevitable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading THE PRISONER On the following morning, as I emerged from my room, I met Polton coming up with a tray (our bedrooms were on the attic floor above the laboratory and workshop), and I accordingly followed him into my friend's chamber.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading I have had a knock on the head, and, although I feel none the worse, I must take the proper precautions--rest and a low diet--until I see that no results are going to follow.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading You can attend to the scalp wound and send round the necessary letters, can't you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can attend to the scalp wound and send round the necessary letters, can't you?"
