used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
the state of being absent
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
Heriot
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From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
be the source of pain
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
a single distinct event
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
immediately past
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
MARIE
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From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
that is looked for
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading She had carefully bathed the tear stains from her eyes and powdered her face; she had put on her prettiest frock and taken great pains with her hair.
Tender-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
a special situation
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tender-hearted and loyal as she was, Marie was tremendously proud, and she made up her mind that, if the effort killed her, she would not allow Mrs. Heriot to imagine that the incident of last night had made any difference or hurt her in any way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Since her accident she had always had breakfast in her room, but she dressed early this morning and went downstairs before the first gong had sounded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading "The new is older than the old The newest friend is oldest friend in this, That waiting him we longest grieved to miss One thing we sought" MARIE woke in the morning with a bad headache.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would have liked to stay in bed, but not for the world would she have allowed Mrs. Heriot the satisfaction of her absence.
