used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The knock on his head had been a nasty one.
next to; at the side of
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The knock on his head had been a nasty one.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The knock on his head had been a nasty one.
Lanwin
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From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading The knock on his head had been a nasty one.
Ned
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From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The knock on his head had been a nasty one.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
Prelice
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From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
with low volume
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
Shepworth
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From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
hurting
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The knock on his head had been a nasty one.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "At Lanwin Grange," replied Shepworth quietly, thinking it best to explain reasonably, and glad to think that Prelice was sane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
at the time that
From this reading When Lord Prelice recovered his senses, he opened his eyes in a comfortable room on a comfortable bed, and saw as in a dream that Ned was seated beside him.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Where am I, Ned?" he asked in a feeble voice, and put up a weak hand to his head, which was bandaged.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading His head felt confused and sore, but he regained sufficient command of his wits to recognise his friend.
