aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
(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 He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DOCTOR AND MADDY.
any thing at all
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
couldn't
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From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
dearly loved
From this reading Didn’t she know how dear she was to him?
Didn't
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From this reading Didn’t she know how dear she was to him?
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE DOCTOR AND MADDY.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
how
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From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Didn’t she know how dear she was to him?
a boy or man
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
MADDY
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From this reading THE DOCTOR AND MADDY.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
and nothing more
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
express in words
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
stammerverbUS /ˈstæmər/
speak haltingly
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTOR AND MADDY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not getting on at all, and it was impossible for him to say anything as he had meant to say it.
unsuspiciously
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From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now that they were alone, the doctor’s courage forsook him, and he could only stammer out some commonplace remarks about the party, asking how Maddy Lad enjoyed it, and if she was sure she had entirely recovered from the effects of her fainting fit.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why couldn’t she help him, instead of looking so unsuspiciously at him with those large, bright eyes?
