used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
having companions or an escort
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He accompanied her solely because the rest of the family refused to be left in charge of him.
for the reason that
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
breakdownnounUS /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He accompanied her solely because the rest of the family refused to be left in charge of him.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
a social unit living together
From this reading He accompanied her solely because the rest of the family refused to be left in charge of him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He accompanied her solely because the rest of the family refused to be left in charge of him.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He accompanied her solely because the rest of the family refused to be left in charge of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
influenzanounUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenzə/
an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
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 He accompanied her solely because the rest of the family refused to be left in charge of him.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
easily agitated
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
a human being
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He accompanied her solely because the rest of the family refused to be left in charge of him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He accompanied her solely because the rest of the family refused to be left in charge of him.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading He accompanied her solely because the rest of the family refused to be left in charge of him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading On the contrary it was warranted to reduce any person of normal health to a state of acute nervous breakdown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Brown was recovering from an attack of influenza, and the doctor had ordered a change.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading William did not accompany her because his presence was in any way likely to help her convalescence.
WILLIAM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
WILLIAM'SnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading JUST WILLIAM'S LUCK WILLIAM had accompanied his mother on a visit to Aunt Ellen.
