used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
the state of being absent
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
not any; not one
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
replenishedverbUS /riˈplenɪʃt/
past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The Professor was always at his side during these periods, and while he had no instruments to enable him to determine whether there was a high fever present, the flushed face of his patient showed unmistakable symptoms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They lived in the open much of the time; their fare was plain and mostly devoid of sweets; the store of honey which had been several times replenished, was the stock article in the absence of sugar.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EXCITING EXPERIENCES WITH THE BOATS During the nine months' life on the island all had the best of health.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was, therefore, a matter of surprise that Harry should complain of having a tired and uncomfortable feeling, and would frequently lie down during the day while in the workshop.
a late time of life
From this reading The Professor grew strong, and he declared that his constitution was more robust than it had been for years.
