used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He slept a good deal, and in the intervals between had been once or twice quite rational.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He slept a good deal, and in the intervals between had been once or twice quite rational.
Diane
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From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The fever of the patient was subsiding.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He slept a good deal, and in the intervals between had been once or twice quite rational.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He slept a good deal, and in the intervals between had been once or twice quite rational.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He slept a good deal, and in the intervals between had been once or twice quite rational.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
on one occasion
From this reading He slept a good deal, and in the intervals between had been once or twice quite rational.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He slept a good deal, and in the intervals between had been once or twice quite rational.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The fever of the patient was subsiding.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He slept a good deal, and in the intervals between had been once or twice quite rational.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading He slept a good deal, and in the intervals between had been once or twice quite rational.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
except for; apart from
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
Sheba
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From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
subsidingnounUS /səbˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading The fever of the patient was subsiding.
carry out
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
two times
From this reading He slept a good deal, and in the intervals between had been once or twice quite rational.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They slept until the middle of the afternoon, then under orders from the doctor walked out to take the air.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fever of the patient was subsiding.
look attentively
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were to divide the night watch between them and he said that he wanted them fit for service.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "GOD SAVE YOU KINDLY" A nurse from the hospital had relieved Diane and Sheba at daybreak.
