used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
Cragg
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From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
Cragg's
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From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
one or the other of two
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading This made Pattie's work harder than it would otherwise have been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This made Pattie's work harder than it would otherwise have been.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This made Pattie's work harder than it would otherwise have been.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
in other respects or ways
From this reading This made Pattie's work harder than it would otherwise have been.
oustedverbUS /ˈaʊstɪd/
past form of “oust” — remove from a position or office
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
Pattie
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From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
Pattie's
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From this reading This made Pattie's work harder than it would otherwise have been.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
sick-room
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From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This made Pattie's work harder than it would otherwise have been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This made Pattie's work harder than it would otherwise have been.
up to a particular time
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
under normal conditions
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
at the time that
From this reading The Course of Events THAT Pattie should be counted able to nurse Dot, when she—Mrs. Cragg— was not able, aroused Mrs. Cragg's jealous temper to an unpleasant extent.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She did not see much of Mrs. Cragg, for almost her whole time, from morning till evening, was spent with Dot; and when not engaged in the sick-room she was usually, by the doctor's orders, either walking or resting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But now that she had not been asked, now that she had been ousted in favour of another, she regarded herself as a deeply injured individual; and she was angry with Pattie.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This made Pattie's work harder than it would otherwise have been.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew herself to be incapable, and she would not have undertaken the nursing, had she been asked to do so.
