used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Next morning, at breakfast, Mrs. Walraven did not appear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next morning, at breakfast, Mrs. Walraven did not appear.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Next morning, at breakfast, Mrs. Walraven did not appear.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
Carl
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From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Next morning, at breakfast, Mrs. Walraven did not appear.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
hollow-eyedadjective
characteristic of the bony face of a cadaver
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
go away from a place
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
a female domestic
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading MIRIAM'S MESSAGE.
MIRIAM'S
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From this reading MIRIAM'S MESSAGE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, at breakfast, Mrs. Walraven did not appear.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Next morning, at breakfast, Mrs. Walraven did not appear.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, at breakfast, Mrs. Walraven did not appear.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Next morning, at breakfast, Mrs. Walraven did not appear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
worried and uneasy
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
the rays of the sun
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
Walraven
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From this reading Next morning, at breakfast, Mrs. Walraven did not appear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was very ill and feverish, her maid reported, and quite unable to leave her bed.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Carl Walraven heard this sad account of his wife's health with a grimly fixed countenance.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He looked as though he had passed a restless night himself, and looked worn and haggard and hollow-eyed in the bright morning sunshine.
