used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It will not be necessary for you to return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "And what's the verdict?" inquired Will.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will not be necessary for you to return.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
absolutely essential
From this reading "It will not be necessary for you to return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It will not be necessary for you to return.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
Phelps
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From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "It will not be necessary for you to return.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
a male human offspring
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
not in physical motion
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading "And what's the verdict?" inquired Will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think everything is being done that ought to be and though we shall be anxious, still I am not unduly alarmed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before he had come up to Will's room he had consulted the college officials and now felt that he was in a position to decide calmly what must be done by his son.
what's
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From this reading "And what's the verdict?" inquired Will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And what's the verdict?" inquired Will.
Will'snounUS /wɪlz/
possessive form of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
Winthrop
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From this reading A CRISIS In response to Will's eager questions, Mr. Phelps explained that he had come to Winthrop to satisfy himself as to the exact status as to the fever that had broken out.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It will not be necessary for you to return.
