used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I think you can go in perfect comfort so far as he is concerned.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I think you can go in perfect comfort so far as he is concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I think you can go in perfect comfort so far as he is concerned.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "You see I was right, madam," the doctor said that evening.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
Dowsett
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From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "You see I was right, madam," the doctor said that evening.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I think you can go in perfect comfort so far as he is concerned.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I think you can go in perfect comfort so far as he is concerned.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You see I was right, madam," the doctor said that evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
go away from a place
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
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 "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "You see I was right, madam," the doctor said that evening.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I think you can go in perfect comfort so far as he is concerned.
PLAGUEverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
ReluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You see I was right, madam," the doctor said that evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You see I was right, madam," the doctor said that evening.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
express in words
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see I was right, madam," the doctor said that evening.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I think you can go in perfect comfort so far as he is concerned.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think you can go in perfect comfort so far as he is concerned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PLAGUE Reluctant as they were to leave Cyril, Mrs. Dowsett and her daughter speedily saw that the doctor's advice was good.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The fever has not quite left him, but he is a different man to what he was this morning; another quiet night's rest, and he will regain the ground he has lost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cyril did not say much, but an expression of restful satisfaction came over his face, and it was not long before he fell into a quiet sleep that contrasted strongly with the restless and fretful state in which he had passed the night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see I was right, madam," the doctor said that evening.
