used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So, after an apology, he went at once to bed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading So, after an apology, he went at once to bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So, after an apology, he went at once to bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading So, after an apology, he went at once to bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
lacking funds
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
fainting-fit
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From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
nauseanounUS /ˈnɔːziə/
the state that precedes vomiting
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
not any; not one
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
on one occasion
From this reading So, after an apology, he went at once to bed.
win a victory over
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
except for; apart from
From this reading He himself could give no explanation save that he had been overcome by a feeling of nausea.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, after an apology, he went at once to bed.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So, after an apology, he went at once to bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It seemed extraordinary that the sight of a pictured face should have had such an influence upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Webster recovered from his fainting-fit, but he was weak and ill.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So, after an apology, he went at once to bed.
showing curiosity
From this reading The party broke up, and Ruth retired, wondering greatly at her lover's strange indisposition.
