used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
Alice
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From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Payne is attending to him and says he needs careful nursing and tonics.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
Berengaria
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From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Payne is attending to him and says he needs careful nursing and tonics.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
DIARYnounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
DurhamnounUS /ˈdɜːrəm/
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
GoreverbUS /ɡɔːr/
wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Payne is attending to him and says he needs careful nursing and tonics.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Payne is attending to him and says he needs careful nursing and tonics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
on one occasion
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
Payne
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From this reading Payne is attending to him and says he needs careful nursing and tonics.
by chance
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Payne is attending to him and says he needs careful nursing and tonics.
only a very short time before
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
not in physical motion
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
tonicsnounUS /ˈtɑːnɪks/
plural of “tonic” — lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
From this reading Payne is attending to him and says he needs careful nursing and tonics.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On hearing this from Bernard, the old lady at once sent up to him a full report of the arrival of Michael at the Bower under the name of Gore.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is so weak as to be scarcely able to talk, which is perhaps all the better, as Alice and I might arouse his suspicions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DIARY Before Miss Berengaria could communicate with Durham, he had left the castle for town.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "He is now a trifle better," wrote Miss Berengaria, "but having suffered from great privations he is still ill, and, so far as I can see, is likely to keep to his bed for some time.
