used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
Beasely's
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From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading On Sunday night, however, Nelson’s condition changed.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
a state at a particular time
From this reading On Sunday night, however, Nelson’s condition changed.
consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
CONVALESCENCEnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
communicated in words
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
obtain
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
HaleynounUS /ˈheɪli/
United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
only a very short time before
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On Sunday night, however, Nelson’s condition changed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
Nelson'snounUS /ˈnelsənz/
possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On Sunday night, however, Nelson’s condition changed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading That gain was manifested on Monday morning, to Mrs. Beasely’s delight, by the patient’s consumption of a bowl of chicken broth.
pneumonianounUS /nuːˈmoʊnjə/
respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
Poole
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From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
re-opened
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From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
RillnounUS /rɪl/
a small stream
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
an educational institution
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
stavedverbUS /steɪvd/
past form of “stave” — furnish with staves
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday night, however, Nelson’s condition changed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss ’Rill offered her services; but she admitted that the new methods were quite beyond her and that probably many of Nelson’s older pupils knew more than she did herself.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A QUICK CONVALESCENCE School was to have re-opened on Monday; but the trustees postponed it a week, for it was hardly possible to hold the older classes without Mr. Haley.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Dr. Poole had “staved off” pneumonia, as he expressed it, and the young man began to gain.
