used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Bucher children occasionally appeared on errands for his comfort.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The family nursed him more diligently than if he had been their own.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
Bucher
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From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gard came back to his senses rather rapidly.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The Bucher children occasionally appeared on errands for his comfort.
chuckingverbUS /ˈtʃʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “chuck” — throw carelessly
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The Bucher children occasionally appeared on errands for his comfort.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading The family nursed him more diligently than if he had been their own.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading The Bucher children occasionally appeared on errands for his comfort.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family nursed him more diligently than if he had been their own.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
Gard
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From this reading Gard came back to his senses rather rapidly.
the act of giving
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The family nursed him more diligently than if he had been their own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Bucher children occasionally appeared on errands for his comfort.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The family nursed him more diligently than if he had been their own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The family nursed him more diligently than if he had been their own.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading The family nursed him more diligently than if he had been their own.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The Bucher children occasionally appeared on errands for his comfort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Bucher children occasionally appeared on errands for his comfort.
on one occasion
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The family nursed him more diligently than if he had been their own.
poringverbUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
potionnounUS /ˈpoʊʃən/
a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
with speed
From this reading Gard came back to his senses rather rapidly.
on the contrary
From this reading Gard came back to his senses rather rapidly.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
RECUPERATIONnounUS /rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Gard came back to his senses rather rapidly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
without speaking
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The family nursed him more diligently than if he had been their own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The family nursed him more diligently than if he had been their own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gard came back to his senses rather rapidly.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RECUPERATION She was in the act of giving him a potion for a raging fever.
at the time that
From this reading Once he realized that Herr Bucher sat silently poring over a book by the bed, chucking him back into it when he tossed out.
