used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It was in November; but it was bright and sunny on the seashore.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading “I was walking on the esplanade, attended by my French governess.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “It was in November; but it was bright and sunny on the seashore.
bronchitisnounUS /brɑːŋˈkaɪtəs/
inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It was in November; but it was bright and sunny on the seashore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
esplanadenounUS /ˌespləˈnɑːd/
a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore
From this reading “I was walking on the esplanade, attended by my French governess.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading “I was walking on the esplanade, attended by my French governess.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading “I was walking on the esplanade, attended by my French governess.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It was in November; but it was bright and sunny on the seashore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was in November; but it was bright and sunny on the seashore.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
Luigi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day on which Luigi Saviola was presented to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The day on which Luigi Saviola was presented to me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading “It was in November; but it was bright and sunny on the seashore.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day on which Luigi Saviola was presented to me.
on one occasion
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The day on which Luigi Saviola was presented to me.
Saviola
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day on which Luigi Saviola was presented to me.
seashorenounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading “It was in November; but it was bright and sunny on the seashore.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading “It was in November; but it was bright and sunny on the seashore.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading “My companion and chaperon—once my English teacher—Miss Murray, was confined to the house by a slight attack of bronchitis, which she was carefully nursing lest it should become serious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading “I come now to the most fateful day of my unhappy life.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading “I was walking on the esplanade, attended by my French governess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day on which Luigi Saviola was presented to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day on which Luigi Saviola was presented to me.
