used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
(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 "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
antidotenounUS /ˈæntɪdoʊt/
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
Atossa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
Cambyses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
Nebenchari
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
absolutely essential
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
not any; not one
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
physician'snounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
by chance
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
done under pressure
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She has taken poison and her life cannot be saved, though this antidote may possibly prolong it for a few days."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nebenchari rushed forward, and gave her some more drops, exclaiming: "I thought so!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let some milk be brought," cried Nebenchari, "and my large medicine- chest; and let attendants be called to carry her away, for quiet is necessary, above all things."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cambyses stood by, pale and rigid, following the physician's slightest movements, and Atossa bathed her friend's forehead with her tears.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Atossa hastened into the adjoining room; and Cambyses said to the physician, but without looking into his face: "Is there no hope?"
