used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
highly skilled
From this reading Little Emily Robinson sat by Edward’s side, with the air of an accomplished nurse.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Little Emily Robinson sat by Edward’s side, with the air of an accomplished nurse.
(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 As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Little Emily Robinson sat by Edward’s side, with the air of an accomplished nurse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
a youthful male person
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
having made preparations
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
duskinessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
easy-chair
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From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Little Emily Robinson sat by Edward’s side, with the air of an accomplished nurse.
Emily
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From this reading Little Emily Robinson sat by Edward’s side, with the air of an accomplished nurse.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
fire-light
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From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
set up or found
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Emily Robinson sat by Edward’s side, with the air of an accomplished nurse.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Little Emily Robinson sat by Edward’s side, with the air of an accomplished nurse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading Little Emily Robinson sat by Edward’s side, with the air of an accomplished nurse.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Little Emily Robinson sat by Edward’s side, with the air of an accomplished nurse.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Little Emily Robinson sat by Edward’s side, with the air of an accomplished nurse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Indeed, the figure of the boy, as it was dimly seen by the fire-light, reclining in a well stuffed easy-chair, looked so very comfortable that many people might have envied him.
at the time that
From this reading When evening came, Mr. Temple found Edward considerably revived in spirits, and disposed to be resigned to his misfortune.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When a man’s eyes have grown old with gazing at the ways of the world, it does not seem such a terrible misfortune to have them bandaged.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As well as the duskiness of the chamber would permit, she watched all his motions, and each varying expression of his face, and tried to anticipate her patient’s wishes, before his tongue could utter them.
