Chapter IX · A Gleam of Light

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "He simply wouldn't stay in bed," the nurse explained in an undertone.

any thing at all

From this reading "Is there anything the matter with him?

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From this reading Here "our man" was sitting in a large arm-chair, wrapped in a blanket.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "He simply wouldn't stay in bed," the nurse explained in an undertone.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Here "our man" was sitting in a large arm-chair, wrapped in a blanket.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

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From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "He simply wouldn't stay in bed," the nurse explained in an undertone.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "He simply wouldn't stay in bed," the nurse explained in an undertone.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here "our man" was sitting in a large arm-chair, wrapped in a blanket.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Is there anything the matter with him?

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Here "our man" was sitting in a large arm-chair, wrapped in a blanket.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Is there anything the matter with him?

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From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Here "our man" was sitting in a large arm-chair, wrapped in a blanket.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Is there anything the matter with him?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading "He simply wouldn't stay in bed," the nurse explained in an undertone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Here "our man" was sitting in a large arm-chair, wrapped in a blanket.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

and nothing more

From this reading "He simply wouldn't stay in bed," the nurse explained in an undertone.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Here "our man" was sitting in a large arm-chair, wrapped in a blanket.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "He simply wouldn't stay in bed," the nurse explained in an undertone.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Is there anything the matter with him?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading "He simply wouldn't stay in bed," the nurse explained in an undertone.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Here "our man" was sitting in a large arm-chair, wrapped in a blanket.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

in or at the place that

From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

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From this reading The white-capped attendant at the hospital led us up a flight of broad, easy steps, to a large sunny room where convalescents were allowed to try their new strength.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Is there anything the matter with him?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "He says he must go home, but he really isn't strong enough to walk across the room without help."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "He simply wouldn't stay in bed," the nurse explained in an undertone.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Here "our man" was sitting in a large arm-chair, wrapped in a blanket.