used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I shook my head, preferring to keep that solemn watch alone.
in addition
From this reading The manner of his death also sorely grieved me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
have
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
dearly loved
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The manner of his death also sorely grieved me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
to an extreme degree
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading The manner of his death also sorely grieved me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
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 shook my head, preferring to keep that solemn watch alone.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shook my head, preferring to keep that solemn watch alone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I shook my head, preferring to keep that solemn watch alone.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner of his death also sorely grieved me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shook my head, preferring to keep that solemn watch alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The manner of his death also sorely grieved me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading I shook my head, preferring to keep that solemn watch alone.
with low volume
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
except for; apart from
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading I shook my head, preferring to keep that solemn watch alone.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading I shook my head, preferring to keep that solemn watch alone.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading The manner of his death also sorely grieved me.
STEPHENnounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
Sándor
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From this reading Certainly my hand had not struck him down, but Sándor had slain him to save my life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I shook my head, preferring to keep that solemn watch alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
look attentively
From this reading I shook my head, preferring to keep that solemn watch alone.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
which person or people
From this reading _A VISIT FROM STEPHEN._ The surgeon, who could do nothing further, slipped out quietly, asking as he went if he should send any one to bear me company.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In truth, my heart was exceedingly sad both for the dying man and for his dear ones in Vienna, who would await his return in vain.
