adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I opened my eyes, and found that a physician was feeling my pulse.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I fear I've made too much already."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
DARKnounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
don't
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From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I opened my eyes, and found that a physician was feeling my pulse.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading I turned feebly toward my kind hostess, and smilingly whispered:
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I opened my eyes, and found that a physician was feeling my pulse.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I opened my eyes, and found that a physician was feeling my pulse.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading I turned feebly toward my kind hostess, and smilingly whispered:
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I opened my eyes, and found that a physician was feeling my pulse.
I've
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From this reading I fear I've made too much already."
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I turned feebly toward my kind hostess, and smilingly whispered:
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I fear I've made too much already."
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I fear I've made too much already."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I opened my eyes, and found that a physician was feeling my pulse.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I opened my eyes, and found that a physician was feeling my pulse.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading I opened my eyes, and found that a physician was feeling my pulse.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading I turned feebly toward my kind hostess, and smilingly whispered:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
There's
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From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I fear I've made too much already."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I turned feebly toward my kind hostess, and smilingly whispered:
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I turned feebly toward my kind hostess, and smilingly whispered:
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I opened my eyes, and found that a physician was feeling my pulse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading I turned feebly toward my kind hostess, and smilingly whispered:
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
Yocomb
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From this reading IN THE DARK "Yes, Mrs. Yocomb, good nursing and nourishment are all that he now requires," were the reassuring words that greeted my waking later in the evening.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There's no fear of my wanting these where you are, Mrs. Yocomb; but don't let me make trouble.
