used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
AlineverbUS /əˈlaɪn/
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
for the reason that
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
custom-house
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From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
Jimmie's
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From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
set down according to a plan
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
Morland
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From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
nestlingnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋ/
young bird not yet fledged
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
not any; not one
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
being perceived or observed
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
shabbilyadverb
so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
in the near future
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
townlets
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From this reading Italian townlets nestling on hillsides are picturesque, but they are not always healthy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
vanitiesnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE look of illness that Morland had noticed upon Jimmie's face was due to the fact that he had been ill.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading He was shabbily dressed because he had fallen on evil times, and had no money to waste on personal vanities.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A touch of fever had laid him on his back for a week, and caused the local doctor to order him to England.
which person or people
From this reading He had arrived in a limp condition, much to the anxiety of Aline, who had expected to see the roses return to his cheek as soon as their slender baggage had passed the custom-house.
