used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
ABANDONEDadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading ABANDONED.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas! all her dazzling beauty was gone.
(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 Alas! all her dazzling beauty was gone.
anaemianoun
a lack of vitality
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The wasting away of the poor woman was frightful.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Alas! all her dazzling beauty was gone.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
an occurrence of something
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
a state at a particular time
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Alas! all her dazzling beauty was gone.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
debilitynounUS /dəˈbɪləti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading The wasting away of the poor woman was frightful.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Alas! all her dazzling beauty was gone.
death of a person
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
Meyrin's
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From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
Mme
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From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The wasting away of the poor woman was frightful.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
with speed
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wasting away of the poor woman was frightful.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading The wasting away of the poor woman was frightful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had to deal with a case of anaemia from which nothing could rally the patient, and they feared grave complications affecting the lungs, as too often happens in cases of debility.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The wasting away of the poor woman was frightful.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading From the early days of the autumn, Mme. Meyrin's condition became so quickly worse that the doctors summoned to a consultation pronounced her in danger.
