used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading Each day, each hour, Aaron became more anxious and troubled.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each day, each hour, Aaron became more anxious and troubled.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Each day, each hour, Aaron became more anxious and troubled.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The condition of the babe pained and troubled him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Each day, each hour, Aaron became more anxious and troubled.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
a young person of either sex
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
without doubt or question
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The condition of the babe pained and troubled him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day, each hour, Aaron became more anxious and troubled.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day, each hour, Aaron became more anxious and troubled.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Each day, each hour, Aaron became more anxious and troubled.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Each day, each hour, Aaron became more anxious and troubled.
not any; not one
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading The condition of the babe pained and troubled him.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
Rachel'snounUS /ˈreɪtʃəlz/
possessive form of “rachel” — (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
cut with a saw
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Each day, each hour, Aaron became more anxious and troubled.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the doctor's plain speaking there was no reading between the lines, and no possible mistaking of his meaning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Aaron saw clearly what was before him, but he could not see a way out of his difficulties, nor to doing what he was told it was imperative upon him that he should do, in the happy event of Rachel's coming safely through her present crisis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was no apparent change in her; she lay weak and powerless in her bed, receiving Aaron always with sweet and patient words, and nursing her child as well as her feeble state would allow her.
