used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I feel a little better, captain; at any rate, I am more comfortable," replied Somers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have been terribly worried about you."
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I feel a little better, captain; at any rate, I am more comfortable," replied Somers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I feel a little better, captain; at any rate, I am more comfortable," replied Somers.
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
BANYANnounUS /ˈbænjən/
East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
(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 "I feel a little better, captain; at any rate, I am more comfortable," replied Somers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
a youthful male person
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "I feel a little better, captain; at any rate, I am more comfortable," replied Somers.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
dearly loved
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad to hear it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been terribly worried about you."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I am glad to hear it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
How
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From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel a little better, captain; at any rate, I am more comfortable," replied Somers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am glad to hear it.
immediately past
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I feel a little better, captain; at any rate, I am more comfortable," replied Somers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I feel a little better, captain; at any rate, I am more comfortable," replied Somers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading "I feel a little better, captain; at any rate, I am more comfortable," replied Somers.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I feel a little better, captain; at any rate, I am more comfortable," replied Somers.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
Somers
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From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
in the near future
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading I have been terribly worried about you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
unmingledadjective
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Somers, by the skilful applications of the physician, had been restored to consciousness, and had listened with astonishment, not unmingled with alarm, to the last part of the conversation between his friend and their host.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading I have been terribly worried about you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DE BANYAN AT WORK "How do you feel, my dear boy?" asked Captain de Banyan as soon as the doctor had left the room.
