used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
anew
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
(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 Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
Amy
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
terminate
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
without stop or interruption
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
the act of departing
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
Dora
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
Dora's
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
Dr
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From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
Emily
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From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
Emily's
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
the act of giving
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
the act of departing
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
highest in quality
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
Harrington's
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From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
a message received and understood
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
moanings
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From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
a particular point in time
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
Morton'snounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
absolutely essential
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
not any; not one
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
on one occasion
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
with speed
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
on the contrary
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
not used up
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
the act of searching for something
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She had shown signs of consciousness, but the increasing fever and her continual moanings added every moment to Mrs Harrington's anxiety.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
not in physical motion
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
a state of acute pain
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Dora's relief--her cousin's return made no difference in Mrs Harrington's plan--there was still nearly an hour before her; and in that time it was barely possible that her papa might return and insist upon Emily's remaining at least another day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dora, after remaining a short time, anxious to delay giving the painful information to Emily, went to see her cousin, in the hope of being the first to break to her, gradually, the painful news; but Amy had not been two minutes in the house before she had heard all, and rather more than all, for the news of Miss Morton's intended departure had spread rapidly, and was of course coupled with the accident.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seemed, indeed, the height of cruelty to insist upon her going at such a time, for the state in which poor little Rose continued excited the greatest alarm.
which person or people
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She walked from room to room, and from window to window, listening for every sound; now upon the point of setting off herself in search of Dr Bailey; then seating herself by the side of her child's bed, with the determination that nothing should induce her to quit it; and again, as she felt the rapid pulse, and heard the sounds of suffering, starting up with the intention of seeking for some one who might advise her at once what was most necessary to be done.
