used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The very next mail after the one which brought her letter, had in it one from Robert addressed to Ewing himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
Ann
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From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
any person at all
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
lacking funds
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The very next mail after the one which brought her letter, had in it one from Robert addressed to Ewing himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
else
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From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
at any time
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
Ewing
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From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
Ewing's
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From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The very next mail after the one which brought her letter, had in it one from Robert addressed to Ewing himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The very next mail after the one which brought her letter, had in it one from Robert addressed to Ewing himself.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The very next mail after the one which brought her letter, had in it one from Robert addressed to Ewing himself.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The very next mail after the one which brought her letter, had in it one from Robert addressed to Ewing himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The very next mail after the one which brought her letter, had in it one from Robert addressed to Ewing himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
by chance
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
prostrated
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From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
quotationnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The very next mail after the one which brought her letter, had in it one from Robert addressed to Ewing himself.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
Shirley
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From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
a male human offspring
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
Sudie
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From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
precisely as stated
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
at the time that
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
in or at the place that
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The doctor had appeared unusually anxious regarding his patient ever since he was first summoned to see him, and Cousin Sarah Ann having given way to her alarm at the evident danger in which her son lay to such an extent as to be wholly useless to herself or to anybody else, Miss Sudie had been called in to act as temporary mistress of the mansion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been prostrated suddenly, a few days before, and from the first had been delirious with fever.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Miss Sudie, upon discovering it in the bag, carried it to Cousin Sarah Ann, and was very decidedly shocked when that estimable lady without a word broke the seal and read the letter, putting it carefully away afterwards in Ewing's desk, of which she had the key.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _A Short Chapter, not very interesting, perhaps, but of some Importance in the Story, as the Reader will probably discover after awhile._ When the letter from which a quotation was made in the preceding chapter came to Miss Sudie, that young lady was not at Shirley but at The Oaks, where Ewing was lying very ill.
