used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
(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 Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
BradfordnounUS /ˈbrædfərd/
United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
BRADFORD'SnounUS /ˈbrædfərdz/
possessive form of “bradford” — United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading BRADFORD'S OFFICE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
fractureverbUS /ˈfræktʃər/
violate or abuse
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading BRADFORD'S OFFICE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Bradford was removed to Chicago in the afternoon, and at his luxurious house was considerably better off than in the farmer's best chamber.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had to keep his room for three or four weeks, but the fracture was not a serious one, and though confined to the house he was on the whole very comfortable for a sick man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His sickness did not interfere with, nor delay the carrying out of his promise to Paul.
