aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
react verbally
From this reading Celia spoke to Lady Ingram, but received no answer, and she gave Patient the order.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Celia spoke to Lady Ingram, but received no answer, and she gave Patient the order.
Celia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading So Patient and Thérèse undressed the still figure and laid her to rest.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Celia spoke to Lady Ingram, but received no answer, and she gave Patient the order.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
Ingram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Celia spoke to Lady Ingram, but received no answer, and she gave Patient the order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
knowledgeableadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːlədʒəbəl/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Celia spoke to Lady Ingram, but received no answer, and she gave Patient the order.
Ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
set down according to a plan
From this reading So Patient and Thérèse undressed the still figure and laid her to rest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Will I and Thérèsa lay her there?"
a woman of refinement
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
not any; not one
From this reading Celia spoke to Lady Ingram, but received no answer, and she gave Patient the order.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Celia spoke to Lady Ingram, but received no answer, and she gave Patient the order.
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 "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
with low volume
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Celia spoke to Lady Ingram, but received no answer, and she gave Patient the order.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So Patient and Thérèse undressed the still figure and laid her to rest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
only a very short time before
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Patient and Thérèse undressed the still figure and laid her to rest.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Celia spoke to Lady Ingram, but received no answer, and she gave Patient the order.
not in physical motion
From this reading So Patient and Thérèse undressed the still figure and laid her to rest.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Celia spoke to Lady Ingram, but received no answer, and she gave Patient the order.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Will I and Thérèsa lay her there?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
Thérèsa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Will I and Thérèsa lay her there?"
Thérèse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So Patient and Thérèse undressed the still figure and laid her to rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading So Patient and Thérèse undressed the still figure and laid her to rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
which person or people
From this reading Lady Ingram continued to sleep or swoon, whichever it were; she seemed occasionally sensible to pain, but not to sound, nor did she appear to know who was about her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you will please to give me orders, Madam," said Patient, quietly, to Celia, "I think her Ladyship will be best in her bed, and she scarce seems knowledgeable to give orders herself.
