used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
adjectivenounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
anew
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
(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 After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading So that night Jim does not see Amelia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
from appearances alone
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
cannot
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From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
Cecilia
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From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
Cecilia's
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From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So that night Jim does not see Amelia.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/
plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So that night Jim does not see Amelia.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So that night Jim does not see Amelia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So that night Jim does not see Amelia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
and nothing more
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
on the contrary
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
reassurancenounUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/
the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So that night Jim does not see Amelia.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
be seated
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that night Jim does not see Amelia.
express in words
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that night Jim does not see Amelia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
precisely as stated
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After all, as Cecilia says, it is better to be on the safe side, and to-morrow she will be brighter, and he can sit by her, and tell her lovingly--oh very lovingly!--what a fright she has given him.
Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading The adjective is Cecilia's; but, apparently, he cannot improve upon it, for he not only keeps repeating it to himself as he runs downstairs, but employs it for the reassurance of Miss Wilson's anxious relatives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "She will be brighter to-morrow; sick people are always worse at night, are not they?"--rather vaguely, with again that oppressive sense of his own inexperience in illness.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, to-morrow she will be brighter.
