used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
weapons considered collectively
From this reading His son stood just within the doorway, his arms folded and his chin upon his breast.
in or near a particular place or position
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audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
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CairnnounUS /kern/
a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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the protruding part of the lower jaw
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a licensed medical practitioner
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the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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Dr
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owed and payable immediately or on demand
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FLOWERINGnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
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past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
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frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FLOWERING OF THE LOTUS Dr. Cairn led the way into the library, switching on the reading-lamp upon the large table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
and nothing more
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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading FLOWERING OF THE LOTUS Dr. Cairn led the way into the library, switching on the reading-lamp upon the large table.
a room where books are kept
From this reading FLOWERING OF THE LOTUS Dr. Cairn led the way into the library, switching on the reading-lamp upon the large table.
LOTUSnounUS /ˈloʊtəs/
native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FLOWERING OF THE LOTUS Dr. Cairn led the way into the library, switching on the reading-lamp upon the large table.
orchidsnounUS /ˈɔːrkədz/
plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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capable of happening or existing
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
reading-lamp
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United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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term of address for a man
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
a male human offspring
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support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
Maintained an upright posture.
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happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
switchingnounUS /ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/
the act of changing one thing or position for another
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a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading FLOWERING OF THE LOTUS Dr. Cairn led the way into the library, switching on the reading-lamp upon the large table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLOWERING OF THE LOTUS Dr. Cairn led the way into the library, switching on the reading-lamp upon the large table.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Dr. Cairn frowned thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suddenly Robert spoke: "Is it possible, sir, is it possible--" his voice was barely audible--"that her illness can in any way be due to the orchids?"
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The doctor sat down at the table, watching the other.
how something is done or how it happens
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inside; before a period of time has passed
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