used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But you mustn't talk of its being a curse, Sinfi.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'Winnie does not know about it,' I said, 'but I do.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But you mustn't talk of its being a curse, Sinfi.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'Winnie does not know about it,' I said, 'but I do.
can't
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From this reading Doctors can't cure curses, you know.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Doctors can't cure curses, you know.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading But you mustn't talk of its being a curse, Sinfi.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Doctors can't cure curses, you know.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Winnie does not know about it,' I said, 'but I do.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Winnie does not know about it,' I said, 'but I do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Winnie does not know about it,' I said, 'but I do.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
illnessesnounUS /ˈɪlnəsɪz/
plural of “illness” — impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Winnie does not know about it,' I said, 'but I do.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But you mustn't talk of its being a curse, Sinfi.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'Winnie does not know about it,' I said, 'but I do.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
mustn't
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From this reading But you mustn't talk of its being a curse, Sinfi.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Winnie does not know about it,' I said, 'but I do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But you mustn't talk of its being a curse, Sinfi.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
go across or through
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Winnie does not know about it,' I said, 'but I do.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
except for; apart from
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
Sinfi
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From this reading But you mustn't talk of its being a curse, Sinfi.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But you mustn't talk of its being a curse, Sinfi.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was just an illness like any other illness, and the doctor passed it on to you in the same way that doctors sometimes do pass on such illnesses.
Winnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Winnie does not know about it,' I said, 'but I do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I know that in order to save her life--in order to save us both--you allowed her illness to pass on to you, at your own peril.
