used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
how long something has existed
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
ANAESTHETICadjectiveUS /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/
relating to or producing insensibility
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The mother of the child, a comely woman of thirty, followed, wringing her hands.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
demanding attention
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
Dr
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From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
dressing-rooms
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From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The mother of the child, a comely woman of thirty, followed, wringing her hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
set up or found
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
foyernounUS /ˈfɔɪər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
a young female
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The mother of the child, a comely woman of thirty, followed, wringing her hands.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mother of the child, a comely woman of thirty, followed, wringing her hands.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
Hilda's
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From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
HYPNOTISMnounUS /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/
the act of inducing hypnosis
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
hysterianounUS /hɪˈsteriə/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother of the child, a comely woman of thirty, followed, wringing her hands.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
by chance
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
Ramsey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
done under pressure
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The mother of the child, a comely woman of thirty, followed, wringing her hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
verged
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From this reading Her excitement verged on hysteria, but at the sight of Dr. Morris she controlled herself by a mighty effort.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading HYPNOTISM USED FOR AN ANAESTHETIC Mrs. Ramsey and Miss Holland emerged from the dressing-rooms after a trifling delay, and found Hilda's party and Dr. Morris waiting in the foyer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Just as they were about making their way to their respective motors they heard a sudden commotion and wild cries from the street, and a crowd of people surged in, crying that a child had been killed by an automobile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The mother of the child, a comely woman of thirty, followed, wringing her hands.
wringingverbUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading The mother of the child, a comely woman of thirty, followed, wringing her hands.
a late time of life
From this reading Both Dr. Earl and Dr. Morris rushed toward the street as a man came in carrying a little girl of perhaps ten years of age, bleeding profusely from the mouth and the scalp, with one leg evidently broken.
